serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ How to pronounce serving (audio)
Synonyms of servingnext
: 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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According to the World Instant Noodles Association, Americans consumed over 5 billion servings of instant noodles in 2024. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2026 For most healthy adults, the occasional cola—such as a few servings per week—is unlikely to affect the kidneys in any measurable way. Md Published, Verywell Health, 2 May 2026 With that in mind, try incorporating one or two servings of yogurt into your daily routine, suggests Dominguez. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 Most adults can aim for about two servings of fruit daily, and juice counts toward that total. Gavin Escott, USA Today, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for serving

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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