serving

[ˈsɜːvɪŋ]

serving Definition

• 1. a portion of food or drink served to someone
• 2. the action of serving food or drink
• 3. a period of time during which a person is employed to work

Using serving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "serving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'll have another serving of rice, please.

• Example

  She's in charge of serving the drinks at the party.

• Example

  He completed his serving in the military last year.

serving Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for serving

• portion
• helping
• plateful
• dish
• course

Antonyms for serving

• lack
• want

Phrases with serving

• serve someone right

  used to say that someone deserves the bad things that happen to them

  Example

  He was caught cheating on the exam, so it serves him right that he failed the class.

• serve notice

  to officially inform someone that they must leave their job or home

  Example

  The landlord served notice on the tenants to vacate the apartment by the end of the month.

• serve a purpose

  to be useful or helpful for a particular reason

  Example

  The extra chairs serve a purpose when we have guests over for dinner.

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Summary: serving in Brief

The term 'serving' [ˈsɜːvɪŋ] refers to a portion of food or drink, or the action of serving it. It can also refer to a period of employment. Examples include 'I'll have another serving of rice, please,' and 'She's in charge of serving the drinks at the party.' Phrases like 'serve someone right' and 'serve notice' add idiomatic meaning.