serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ How to pronounce serving (audio)
: 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.
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This sheet pan chicken recipe makes 8 servings of cheesy quesadillas. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025 After mixing up a serving of your beverage of choice, simply use the lid to store any leftovers in the fridge. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 June 2025 The image had shown a dessert dramatically deviating from the typical McDonald's serving, yet presented without explanation—leaving much to speculation. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 For example, a 1-ounce serving of English walnuts contains 2.57 g of ALA, while the same serving size of black walnuts offers 0.76 g of ALA.2 4. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for serving

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serving was in 1864

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“Serving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serving. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

noun
serv·​ing
ˈsər-viŋ
: a helping of food or drink
another serving of vegetables

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