serving
pronunciation
How to pronounce serving in British English:
UK [ˈsɜ:vɪŋ]
How to pronounce serving in American English:
US [ˈsɜrvɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
- the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
Word Origin
- serving (n.)
- "action of serving," c. 1200, verbal noun from serve (v.). As "a helping of food" from 1769.
Example
- 1. Thank you for giving me the privilege of serving .
- 2. What watermelon recipes have you been serving up this summer ?
- 3. Whip the cream just before serving , and allow guests to dollop some on their own desserts .
- 4. Their life is essentially tied to serving their company .
- 5. You can 't love without serving and giving .