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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Plus, a single one-ounce serving of dry chia seeds packs nearly 10 grams of fiber—and high fiber consumption has long been associated with reductions in LDL cholesterol and even blood pressure. Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 21 Nov. 2025 Meals are available as individual servings with soup, salad and sides, or as a family-style meal for four. Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025 Turkey jerky has one of the highest protein contents of jerky products, packing 26 grams of protein per 2-ounce serving. Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 Nov. 2025 Be cautious with buffet-style serving. Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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