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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Keeping you hydrated and feeling ready to conquer the world is the new Daily Hydration (£32 for 30 servings) from Sixways. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Garnish with black pepper and more thyme. Makes 10 to 12 servings. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025 My last chicken sandwich was flanked with a huge serving of flaccid cardboard-tasting fries served cold. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025 French presses come in a variety of sizes, from one or two servings all the way up to 64 ounces. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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