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

That same serving contains about 321 milligrams, and the numbers climb quickly with larger portions or saltier brands. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Published in the European Heart Journal, the analysis suggests that eating around four to six servings of whole grains a day may be the sweet spot for improving several markers of heart health. — Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 2026

The final servings were offered the day of publication, with the dish set to return next September at the Roseville and Folsom locations. — Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The collectible piece features the brand’s iconic check pattern, elegant gold detailing, and a 13-inch-long tray that’s perfect for party-size servings of wings and pigs in a blanket. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 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