serve up
phrasal verb
served up; serving up; serves up
: to give (food) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.
That little restaurant serves up some of the best Indian food in the city.
—sometimes used figurativelyThe movie serves up a lot of laughs.
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During these uncertain times, many designers served up collections that were salable and had an ease, polish and sophistication.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
Just a little bit of stirring is required to serve up this hearty stew for dinner.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
So, serving up estrogen at that point no longer helps.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
Ohana Beach Bar serves up tiki-style cocktails, and Laguna Beach offers bites, drinks, and even an inflatable obstacle course right in the water.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
Just a little bit of stirring is required to serve up this hearty stew for dinner.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
So, serving up estrogen at that point no longer helps.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
Ohana Beach Bar serves up tiki-style cocktails, and Laguna Beach offers bites, drinks, and even an inflatable obstacle course right in the water.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serve up
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“Serve up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20up. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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