serving

/ˈsɜrvɪŋ/
noun
  1. An amount of food or drink that is given to one person at one time.
    • The restaurant's serving of pasta was too small for my appetite.
    • This recipe makes four servings.
    • She ate a large serving of mashed potatoes.
  2. The act of giving food or drink to someone at a meal.
    • The serving of tea was done with great care.
    • The serving of dessert will begin after the speeches.
    • He helped with the serving of soup to the guests.
adjective
  1. Used for giving food or drink to people.
    • Please put the salad in a serving bowl.
    • The serving spoon is in the drawer.
    • She bought a new serving tray for parties.
  2. Currently working or active in a job or role.
    • The serving officer has twenty years of experience.
    • She is a serving member of the committee.
    • The serving president gave a speech yesterday.
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