What does "serving" mean?

1. (portion of food) the amount of food or drink given to one person at a meal. 2. (act of helping or working) the act of doing work for someone else or for your country.

serving

US //ˈsɝvɪŋ// UK //sˈɜːvɪŋ// serv·ing

1 portion of food (n.)
B1 Intermediate Cooking

the amount of food or drink given to one person at a meal.

a portion of food or drink intended for one person; a single helping.

Example

This recipe makes enough for a large serving of pasta for four people.

Example

The nutritionist recommended a single serving of leafy greens with every meal to ensure adequate vitamin intake.
2 act of helping or working (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the act of doing work for someone else or for your country.

the act of performing a service, duty, or function, often in an official or professional capacity.

Example

He was honoured for his many years of serving the local community.

Example

The veteran was recognised for his selfless serving of the nation during several difficult overseas assignments.
- assistance
- attendance
- ministration

Origin

By surface analysis, serve + -ing.