English Explanatory Dictionary

serving

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of serving.
  2. An instance of that act or process.
  3. The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.
  4. A fraction or share.
  5. A layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of serve

Pronunciation

/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ en-us-serving.ogg

Word forms

serving servings

Etymology

By surface analysis, serve + -ing.

Synonyms

helping

Derived words

multiserving nonserving process-serving self-serving serving dish serving girl serving hatch servingmaid serving mallet servingman serving pantry serving spoon serving suggestion servingware servingwoman
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