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

The Tajín Pineapple Strawberry Freeze is available in 16-ounce or 20-ounce servings. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Swapping every other drink for a non-alcoholic option reduces total consumption and creates longer gaps between servings. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

In one study, eating three half-cup servings of blueberries and/or strawberries provided the greatest benefits for heart health. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 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

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