Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
serves
  • plural of serve.
  • present tense form of serve (3rd person singular).

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

One Claude agent has been serving as a “builder” and another serves as an auditor, summarizing the work the first agent did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Their storefront may be the only place in Los Angeles County that serves tuba, which they import frozen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

It also serves as a testing ground for quantum instruments that could one day support Earth science investigations and future exploration missions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

The company was co-founded by Larry Ellison, one of the richest people in the world, who also serves as Oracle's chief technology officer.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Afterward, the shopkeeper’s wife serves us homegrown vegetables, fried chicken and bread, and hot sweet tea.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell