Serving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serving is a noun meaning (uncountable, gerund) The act or process of serving.
Meaning
(uncountable, gerund) The act or process of serving.
More Meanings
- (countable) An instance of that act or process.
- (countable) The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.
- (countable, by extension) A fraction or share.
- (countable) A layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it.
- present participle and gerund of serve
Example Sentences
Very few Latino rock and roll bands, in the days before Santana, managed to successfully steal even a slight serving of the nation's auditory attention.
Word Forms
- servings
Synonyms for serving
Depending on context, synonyms include helping, portion, service.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include service, portion, helping, employed, execution, providing.
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