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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Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026 Fans can also buy 20-ounce bottles at Walgreens stores or at online retailers like Walmart, or buy single servings at Freestyle soda fountains. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 This drink packs 106 grams of carbs, which equates to roughly 7 servings. Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2026 Lunch might be a salad followed by lentil curry or vegetable paella, while dinner could start with vegetable soup and continue with a generous serving of fish and vegetables. Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026 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 14 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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