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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In Colombia, for example, according to supplementary data in the study, people drank an estimated 17 servings of sugary drinks each week – or over two 8-ounce glasses a day. Rachel Carlson, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025 Were their four servings left of the Hearty Veggie Tomato Soup or two? Christopher Hastings, Bon Appétit, 13 Jan. 2025 Focus on consistently incorporating more fruits and vegetables at least two servings and two servings of vegetables daily) throughout your day. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025 Many supplements on the market boast multiple servings of vegetables, but nothing beats the actual food. Lina Begdache, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for serving 

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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