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

Key Takeaways One serving of cottage cheese contains 12 grams of protein, while one serving of eggs contains 6 grams. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

For long-chain omega-3s, the American Heart Association recommends that people without coronary heart disease eat at least two servings of fish per week, especially fatty fish. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 31 July 2026

Plus, a serving of this pudding is roughly equivalent to the protein in two eggs. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 July 2026

Over the years, the gathering has featured contract standoffs, shots directed at the league, countless years of support for coaches and coordinators, stadium posturing and always a heavy dose of optimism before a serving of orange sherbet. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 27 July 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