Serving: meaning, definitions and examples

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serving

 

[ หˆsษœหrvษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

food context

Serving refers to an amount of food meant for one person. It can also pertain to the act of providing food to others. The size of a serving can vary based on the type of dish and dietary guidelines. In culinary terms, proper serving sizes are important for nutrition and portion control. Additionally, in a restaurant setting, serving can denote the presentation and distribution of meals to patrons.

Synonyms

amount, dish, helping, portion

Examples of usage

  • Please take a serving of vegetables with your meal.
  • The serving size for this pasta dish is large.
  • He barely finished his serving at dinner.
  • She meticulously arranged each serving on the plate.
Context #2 | Verb

food context

To serve means to present or provide food or drink to someone. It can also imply the act of attending to someone's needs, especially in hospitality settings. Serving can be done in various ways, such as plating food, delivering drinks, or even offering assistance. The manner in which someone serves can influence the overall dining experience.

Synonyms

attend, deliver, present, provide

Examples of usage

  • The waiter serves the customers promptly.
  • She enjoys serving her guests at dinner parties.
  • He's learning how to serve wine correctly.
  • They served the meal with great enthusiasm.

Translations

Translations of the word "serving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น servindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคตเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช servieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyajikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะฐั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ serwowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆไพ›ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท servir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sirviendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hizmet etme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๊ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฏูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podรกvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœๅŠก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postreลพba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณnusta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทะผะตั‚ ะบำฉั€ัะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xidmษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sirviendo

Word origin

The word 'serving' derives from the Old French term 'servir', which means 'to serve'. This, in turn, originated from the Latin 'servire', meaning 'to be a slave or servant'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the act of providing service, particularly in relation to food and drink. Initially, the concept of serving was linked to nobility and feudal systems where servants would cater to the needs of their lords. With the rise of public dining establishments and hospitality industries, the term began to be associated with formal dining protocols and the proper presentation of meals. In modern contexts, serving encompasses both casual and formal settings, reflecting its adaptability in language and usage in culinary environments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,434, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.