serving

noun

(countable) The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.

(countable) An instance of that act or process.

(uncountable, gerund) The act or process of serving.

(countable, by extension) A fraction or share.

(countable) A layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it.

Roots

servioserv- · Latin · serve

Synonyms for serving

servicen helpingn portionn assistingv platen

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Where does serving come from?

The word serving breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root serv-, from Latin servio (“serve”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.