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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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This small cocotte is ideal for making individual servings of chilis, stews, and dips or for heating up and serving sauces and aioli. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025 The giant boxes had smaller boxes totaling more than 227 servings of macaroni and cheese at a 75% savings per small box. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 To be fair, K&W never claimed to be a buffet, but the revelation that seconds were not an option — not even after a modest serving of chicken tenders and unseasoned fries — felt like a personal betrayal. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025 Use them for beverages or as ramekins for serving olives, nuts, or small servings of ice cream, mousse, or pudding. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 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 10 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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