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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Start off with a small serving of beans once or twice a week, and gradually heighten the frequency or amount. Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025 Seeds Seeds pack a large amount of calcium into small servings. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025 One serving is approximately 31 crackers, a respectable amount, and there are about five servings total. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025 That compares with 153 million servings of hash browns and 124 million waffles. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 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 11 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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