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serving

noun

: an amount of food or drink that is enough for one person

Full Definition of SERVING

:  a helping of food or drink
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First Known Use of SERVING

1864

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel
SERVING Defined for Kids

serving

noun serv·ing \ˈsər-viŋ\

Definition of SERVING for Kids

:  a helping of food <He ate two servings of rice.>

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9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. serving
  2. serve
  3. serving board
  4. serving mallet
  5. serving stuff
  6. serving table
  7. self-serving
  8. self-serving declaration
  9. serve out
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