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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An ounce of salmon jerky packs 14 grams of protein, while the same serving of beef jerky contains 10 grams. Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Apr. 2025 Be mindful that a serving of avocado is about one-third of a medium avocado or 50 grams. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025 Wait at least 10 minutes after removing the dish from the oven before scooping up a serving. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025 Each serving contains two liquicaps of Diphenhydramine HCI and is non-habit-forming. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 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 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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