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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Top each with salsa and a sprinkle of cilantro, and serve. Makes 2 to 4 servings. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 However, prices can vary depending on the brand, the specific probiotic strain, the form (capsules, powders, liquids), and the number of servings in a bottle.21 Some high-potency or specialty formulas may cost more. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024 Darci blossomed in this role, traveling throughout the state to educate other Special Olympics athletes on healthy habits, including eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Diane Herbst, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 The analyses modeled what the average American diet would look like with the addition of one and two servings of beans in adults. Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

serving

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