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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What To Know Subway said its four Fresh Fit sandwiches will be built on multigrain bread and contain a serving of vegetables, at least 20 grams of protein and fewer than 500 calories in a 6-inch portion. Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 In addition to the loss of these substances with processing, commercial chocolate typically has a high sugar and fat content, adding more calories to servings of cocoa. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025 Try to eat a serving of fruit in the morning before heading to work or exercising, so your body can use the carbs as fuel. Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Sep. 2025 The Mediterranean diet also encourages eating a moderate amount of animal protein; a serving of chicken, beef, pork or fish should average around four ounces, Goldstein says. Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 10 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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