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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In addition to being fast and easy, a serving is just 500 calories. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Beyond trimming down on supermarket spending and excess servings, right-sizing your meal will save you time as well as precious oven and refrigerator space, Martinez adds. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024 Use a large spoon to transfer an egg and a serving of the sauce onto the roll bottom. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 Eating lighter meals later in the day, like a hardboiled egg and apple slices or a small serving of chicken with carrot sticks, can make things easier for your digestive tract overnight. Korin Miller, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for serving 

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

serving

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