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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Brekke recommends dividing stuffing into portions no larger than two servings each. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025 My personal favorite thing to get is the soy milk that comes in pint or half-gallon servings. Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 Avoid café-style lattes and chai concentrates, which can often contain 30 grams of sugar or more in a single serving. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025 The same serving meets about 50% of your vitamin C needs. Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Oct. 2025 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 8 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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