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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Hellmann’s has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming Super Bowl commercial, which includes a very specific sandwich order and a heavy serving of nostalgia. Erin Clements, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 An average serving of sea moss is one to two tablespoons of gel, and a 16-ounce jar on Amazon costs $30, which comes out to one to two dollars per serving. Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 18 Jan. 2025 Measurable: Five servings and five days per week are clear targets. Megan Morrone, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 And users can always split a serving with a friend and see how things feel before enjoying more. Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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