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

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

One reason is that a 1-cup serving contains only about 45 to 50 calories. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Cobbler purists often like to pair their servings with a sidecar of cold cream to shower on top. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 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