serving

American  

[sur-ving] / ˈsɜr vɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that serves.

2. a single portion of food or drink; helping.

3. 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.

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adjective

1. for use in distributing food to or at the table.

   a serving tray.

serving British  

/ ˈsɜːvɪŋ /

noun

1. a portion or helping of food or drink

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Other Word Forms

• unserving adjective

Etymology

Origin of serving

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; serve + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"This election will draw the future of the country," Sushila Karki, who is serving as interim prime minister until the March 5 vote, said ahead of the launch.

From Barron's

“But I am moving forward, I am going to run my race, and I look forward to serving with her in my second term.”

From Los Angeles Times

As the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, he succeeds Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who stepped down aged 80 in December after serving 16 years in office.

From BBC

A former Reform UK MP, who is now serving as an independent, has launched a new political party.

From BBC

She also reveals she still has unanswered questions she wants to ask her now ex-husband - the man she refers to as "Mr Pelicot" - in jail, where he is serving a 20-year term.

From BBC

Related Words

• dollop
• plate