serving
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that serves.
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a single portion of food or drink; helping.
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Electricity. a layer of material, as jute yarn or tape, that is applied to the core or the exterior of a lead-covered cable and acts as a protective covering.
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- unserving adjective
Etymology
Origin of serving
Vocabulary lists containing serving
Nutrition - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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Her father, former president Alberto Fujimori, died in 2024 after serving 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity, bribery and embezzlement.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
She deputised for then-manager Nenad Bjelica, who was serving a three-match suspension, during a 1-0 win over Darmstadt in January 2024 to become the first woman to lead a Bundesliga team from the touchline.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Researchers believe it may have been used to decorate bodies, possibly serving as a way to express identity or distinguish between groups.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Pakistan’s minister for power has hailed a similar combination of a consumer-led solar boom and domestic coal for serving as a buffer against higher oil and natural-gas prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Mom is serving up barbecue chicken with biscuits and beans from Chicken Tony’s Take-Out.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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