serving

1 of 2

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ 

: a helping of food or drink

serving

2 of 2

present participle of serve entry 1

Examples of serving in a Sentence

Noun

This is my third serving of mashed potatoes.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In addition to a large serving of protein, Johnson's smoothie also contains 10–15 grams of creatine. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The association also held only when intake was counted in servings per day, not as a share of total calories. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The American Diabetes Association currently recommends limiting fruit juice to 4-ounce (1/2-cup) servings and choosing whole fruits, which are high in fiber. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026

Tony based that accusation on the serving of subpoenas on all nine commissioners and top county officials last month. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

serve entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

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