serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

One Sumo Citrus provides more than sufficient vitamin C for most adults, but smaller servings of other fruits and vegetables throughout the day can also contribute. —Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026

For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women. —Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026

Good thing this potluck casserole makes 10 servings! —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Get 30 servings to last a full month of workouts — great for consistent users who train four to five times a week. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

serve entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

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