serving

noun

serv·​ing ˈsər-viŋ How to pronounce serving (audio)
Synonyms of servingnext
: 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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Below is a comparison of one-half cup serving of classic granola versus the same serving of plain oatmeal. Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026 My toddler ate his whole serving, and cleanup from dinner was minimal. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026 In fact, a typical serving of the soup contains roughly 7 to 15 grams of protein. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 Much like the 2020-2025 advice, which encouraged making half your grains whole, the new guidelines recommend two to four servings per day of fiber-rich whole grains. Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Jan. 2026 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 14 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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