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.
Recent Examples on the Web The 4 grams of fiber per half-cup serving helps feed the good bacteria in your gut. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024 There’s also the opportunity to celebrate the occasion with a serving of traditional afternoon tea at the onsite restaurant, for an extra £50 - around $63. Billy Stockwell, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024 Geiger says that even nondairy options can add up to 12 grams of protein per one half-cup serving and won’t be nearly as powerfully flavored as its cheesier counterpart. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024 Each one-gummy serving contains 50 milligrams of magnesium, which is 63% Daily Value for children ages two to three and 12% DV for children four and older. Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024 Get The Recipe 29 of 54 Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch With a yield of 10 servings, there's plenty for everyone at the tailgate to enjoy this fall cocktail. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 Choose lean protein, which includes chicken, eggs, fatty fish, and tofu. 4. Low-Fiber Fruits Experts advise adults to consume four servings of fruit per day. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024 Some other benefits include: ▪ Prunes contain calcium and a serving also has 20% of daily vitamin K requirement as well as potassium, magnesium, boron and B vitamins. Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024 This soup makes a hearty and generous four servings. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024

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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 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

serving

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