serving
serving Lexical Profile
serving Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A single portion or helping of food or drink provided to one person.
"Nutritionists recommend eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day."
The act of performing duties, providing assistance, or distributing food and drink to others.
"The timely serving of the legal notice ensured that the court hearing proceeded without delay."
• verb
To perform duties, render assistance, or work in an official capacity for a person, organization, or country (present participle of serve).
"After serving on the municipal board for a decade, she decided to run for mayor."
To present and distribute food or drink to someone (present participle of serve).
"The staff will be serving refreshments in the main lobby immediately following the lecture."
To fulfill a particular purpose or function satisfactorily (present participle of serve).
"The historic courthouse is currently serving as a temporary museum for local artifacts."
To hit or put the ball or shuttlecock into play to begin a point in racket or net sports (present participle of serve).
"She won the final set by serving with remarkable accuracy and speed."
• adjective
Designed or used for dishing out and presenting food or drink at a table.
"She transferred the roasted vegetables onto a large ceramic serving platter before guests arrived."
Currently engaged in active duty, official office, or a specific professional capacity.
"The committee interviewed several serving officers to gather firsthand feedback on the new policy."
• Rhymes for serving
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the verb 'serve' (borrowed from Old French 'servir', from Latin 'servire' meaning 'to be a servant or slave') combined with the suffix '-ing'.