helping
noun
the act of a person or thing that helps.
helpings
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pluralof helping.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The gags are counterbalanced by generous helpings of schmaltz, with much talk of the power of the feminine and how sisterhood defeats all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Over glasses of tea and helpings of baklava, I ask if he and his family would move back.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
Those are solid results, considering the funds’ big helpings of bonds—the safety-first shock absorbers that make up a big part of their appeal to cautious investors.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025
Large helpings of camp and melodrama propel grisly tales of ghoulish behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2024
That evening we celebrated with extra helpings of ravioli and vanilla ice cream.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
