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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Every serving contains protein, fiber with prebiotics and nutrients from plants. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Bloom’s 60-serving canister costs $75, while 30 servings of AG1 costs $105. Maggie Slepian, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025 Dolly Parton’s Country Fried Steak Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds round steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 6 equal portions 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or beef tallow 2 cups milk Directions: 1. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 Energy drinks generally have more caffeine in a single serving. Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

serving

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

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