serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ 

: a helping of food or drink

Examples of serving in a Sentence

This is my third serving of mashed potatoes.

According to the package, one serving size is 6 ounces.

Recent Examples on the Web

This grants broad executive discretion but also requires a formal legal process—including the lodging of charges, the serving of those charges to the official in question, and an opportunity for the mayor to respond and present a defense, including cross-examining witnesses under oath. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025

The ceramic bowl has a capacity of 380 ml, big enough to fit two servings of matcha, and allows for easy whisking and seamless pouring (the pouring spout makes the experience pretty much spill-proof). —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025

Aim to include at least two servings of these nutrient-dense fish each week to help keep your heart and mind healthy. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025

In contrast, pumpkin is lower in calories, allowing for larger servings while providing health benefits. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

serve entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing serving

• self-serving

Rhymes for serving

• curving
• swerving
• conserving
• deserving
• observing
• preserving
• reserving
• subserving
• unnerving
• unswerving
• undeserving

Kids Definition

serving

noun

serv·​ing

ˈsər-viŋ

: a helping of food or drink

another serving of vegetables