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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Dinner for two is $50, serving for 4-6 is $150, and 10-15 servings is $275. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025 Those who reported eating the most ultraprocessed foods (10 servings per day on average) were found to have a 45% higher risk of developing adenomas compared to those who ate the lowest amount (three servings a day). Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025 Participants with the highest intake of ultraprocessed foods — about 10 servings daily — had a 45% higher risk of developing those growths by age 50 when compared with those with the lowest consumption, a bit over three servings daily. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025 Incorporate vegetables like spinach or cauliflower into your shake for an extra serving of greens. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025 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 19 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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