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

For example, a 2-ounce serving of turkey contains about 440 mg (18% DV) of sodium, while a 2-ounce serving of salami has 590 mg (25% DV) of sodium.4 3. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025

Not sated by this already-hefty serving of intrigue, the game itself delivered an early red card, a disallowed stoppage-time goal, rogue sprinklers, and quite possibly the definitive Mourinho ‘park the bus’ masterclass. —Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025

Research shows that consuming roughly three servings of dairy a day is linked with lower risk of the condition. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025

The How Not to Age Cookbook: 100+ Recipes for Getting Healthier and Living Longer On Sale 10% off $31.49 Buy Now Singapore-Style Noodles With Tempeh Makes: 4 servings Difficulty: Moderate This dish bursts with flavor. —Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025

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