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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The 18-course Devoro tasting menu (290 Euros, or around $340), which lasts three-and-a-half hours in the serving, is a fascinating fiesta of miniature dishes in which Salazar’s Andalusian origins mix and match with island inspirations. Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 Such pantry salads prove that a nourishing and hearty vegetarian meal can come together for less than $2 a serving—try doing that at your local fast-casual salad chain. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026 All of that is accompanied by a generous serving of fries. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 Cotton said the resolution didn’t go far enough in answering the questions related to the serving of an administrative warrant in the city. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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