serving

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɝvɪŋ/

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Verb

Plain form serve

Third-person singular serves

Past tense served

Past participle served

Present participle serving

1. The present participle of serve.

Noun

Singular serving

Plural servings

1. (countable) A serving is the amount of food or drink that is served to one person.
   • Synonym: helping
2. (countable) (by extension) A serving is a portion of food.