serving Meaning & Definition
What Does Serving Mean?
Serving is a noun that means The act or process of serving. It is also used to mean An instance of that act or process. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of serve. As a verb, it means (personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).
Quick Facts About Serving
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɜːvɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | portion, helping and service of process |
| Plural | servings |
Serving Definition (Noun)
- The act or process of serving.
- An instance of that act or process.
- The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.
- A fraction or share.
- A layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it.
Serving as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of serve
Verb
- (personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).
- To treat (someone) in a given manner.
- To be suitor to; to be the lover of.
- To be effective.
- To deliver a document.
- To lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc.
- To copulate with (of male animals); to cover.
- To be in military service.
- To work, to operate (a weapon).
- To work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence).
- To wind spun yarn etc. tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather.
- To perform (a public obligation).
I've received a summons for jury duty. It says I serve one day or one trial.
- To provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing.
Noun
- The action of the verb to serve.
- A portion (especially, of a meal) served to someone.
Serving as an Adjective
- That or who serves or serve.
a serving-girl
Synonyms of Serving
Serving synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Serving
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Serving in a Sentence
I've received a summons for jury duty. It says I serve one day or one trial.
a serving-girl
Word Forms & Grammar
serving (countable and uncountable, plural servings)
serving
Words That Rhyme With Serving
Origin of Serving
By surface analysis, serve + -ing.
How to Pronounce Serving
Serving is pronounced //ˈsɜːvɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Serving: Your Questions Answered
Is serving a noun or a verb?
Serving is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for serving?
Words with a similar meaning to serving include portion, helping and service of process. See the full list of serving synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of serving?
The plural of serving is servings.