serving

noun
UK: /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/
US: /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/

  1. An amount of food for one person.

    1. This serving of cake is very big for me, thanks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant is known for its generous serving sizes, so order carefully. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of giving food or drinks to someone.

    1. The serving of dinner will start at seven tonight, be ready. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her attentive serving of refreshments made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. [ ] [ ]

  3. A dish or utensil used for serving food.

    1. This serving bowl is perfect for pasta, very big size. [ ] [ ]
    2. She admired the elegant serving dishes displayed in the china cabinet. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

current incumbent ration useful suitable presentation helping portion delivery
serving verb

  1. Present participle of serve: to give or provide something, typically food or drink.

    1. I am serving coffee now, would you like some coffee now? [ ] [ ]
    2. The volunteers are serving meals to the homeless at the community center. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be useful or suitable for a particular purpose.

    1. This old box is serving as a temporary table, not very safe. [ ] [ ]
    2. The empty lot is currently serving as a parking area for event attendees. [ ] [ ]

  3. To deliver or present (a legal document).

    1. The police officer is serving a warrant to the suspect. [ ] [ ]
    2. He remembers the day when the process server was serving him legal papers. [ ] [ ]
serving adjective

  1. Used for or intended to serve food or drink.

    1. This serving tray is very useful for many guests. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant provides serving spoons with each dish for communal eating. [ ] [ ]

  2. Currently holding a position or performing a duty.

    1. He is a serving member of the armed forces now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The serving president addressed the nation on the matter of national security. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "serving" in English means: An amount of food for one person., The act of giving food or drinks to someone., A dish or utensil used for serving food..

The phonetic transcription of "serving" is /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "serving": current, incumbent, ration, useful, suitable, presentation, helping, portion, delivery.

Example usage of "serving": "This serving of cake is very big for me, thanks.". More examples on the page.