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Definition of serving - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
food portionquantity of food for one person
- She ate a serving of pasta.
2.
food serviceact of providing food or drink
- The serving of dinner was delayed.
3.
legal deliveryTECH. act of delivering legal documentsTECH.
- The serving of the summons was completed.
4.
cable protectionTECH. layer protecting an electrical cableTECH.
- The cable has a serving to prevent damage.
Adjective
1.
utensilsused for distributing food at a meal
- We need a serving spoon for the salad.
2.
foodused to describe a portion of food
- She prepared a serving dish for the guests.
Images of serving
quantity of food for one person 
layer protecting an electrical cable
Expressions with serving
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entity balancing different demands from various stakeholders
The project manager acted as an agent serving many masters.
small wheeled table used for transporting and serving food and drinks
The waiter used a serving cart to bring the dishes to the table..
dish used to present food at a meal
The turkey was placed on a large serving dish.
large spoon for serving food at table
She used a serving spoon to dish out the pasta.
amount held by a serving spoon
Add a serving spoonful of sauce to the pasta.
recommendation for presenting or consuming food
The box showed a serving suggestion with salad.
focused only on personal gain or advantage
His self-serving actions alienated his colleagues.
opening in a wall for passing food from kitchen to dining area
The serving hatch made it easy to transfer dishes during the dinner party..
following Putin's orders without question
The general is known for serving faithfully Putin.
computer process that delivers online advertisements to users on websites or apps
Our new platform improves ad serving across mobile games and news sites.
female servant working in a household
The serving girl cleaned the kitchen every morning.
Origin of serving
Old English, seorfan (to serve)
Terms with serving included in their meaning
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kitchen
round container for serving or eating food
drink
serving of the coffee beverage
kitchen
shallow container for serving or holding food
kitchenware
plates, bowls, and other tableware for serving food
beverage
single serving of a beverage
kitchen
utensil with prongs for eating or serving food
dining
flat dish for serving or eating food
military
person serving in an army
drink
single serving of coffee in a cup
furniture
table used for serving meals in a dining room
bar order
single serving of this drink
furniture
flat surface for serving or working, especially in a kitchen or store
food
individual serving of milk
bar
place in a community serving drinks and for social gathering
restaurant
section in a restaurant for serving food
food
describing a type of restaurant serving quickly prepared food
urban geography
principal city of a nation, serving as political, economic and cultural center
city Kenya
largest city in Kenya, serving as capital and main commercial center
quantity
amount held in a rounded serving utensil
religion
spiritual being serving God in heaven
extra
serving as a substitute or replacement
dishware
elongated serving dish shaped like a small canoe
cooking
season food to make it taste better before serving
hospitality
person serving food in a restaurant
Examples of serving in a sentence
A serving of dessert was placed on each plate. The serving at the banquet was exquisite. Each serving included a generous portion of dessert. Serving of the divorce papers was swift. He handled the serving of the legal notice. A serving protects the cable from moisture.
The serving ensures the cable's longevity. The serving tray was beautifully decorated for the banquet. She handed him a serving fork for the roast. Each serving size is listed on the package. The recipe calls for a serving spoon of sugar.
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- French:portion, de service, ...
- German:Portion, zum Servieren, ...
- Italian:porzione, da portata, ...
- Spanish:porción, de servir, ...
- Portuguese:porção, para servir, ...
- Chinese:一份, 盛菜的, ...
- Japanese:一人前, 取り分け用の, ...
- Arabic:حِصَّة, تَقدِيم, ...
- Hebrew:מָנָה, מְיֻעָּד לְהַגָּשָׁה, ...
- Russian:порция, сервировочный, ...
- Ukrainian:порція, сервірувальний, ...
- Hindi:परोस, परोसने वाला, ...
Definition of serve - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
restauranttr. provide food or drink to someonetr.
- They serve dinner at 7 PM.
2.
employmentintr. work for someone or provide a serviceintr.
- She will serve the community as a doctor..
3.
workintr. perform a duty or fulfill a roleintr.
- He served on the committee for two years.
4.
utilitytr. be useful or fulfill a purposetr.
- This tool serves multiple functions.
5.
sportstr. put the ball into play in sportstr.
- She served the ball with great skill.
6.
serviceintr. spend time in prison or militaryintr.
- He served five years in the army.
7.
supplytr. provide a regular supply of somethingtr.
- The company serves the entire region with electricity.
8.
legaltr. deliver a legal document to someonetr.
- The lawyer served the summons yesterday.
Noun
1.
foodUS portion of food or drinkUS
- She had a large serve of pasta for dinner.
2.
sportsact of starting play in sports
- His serve was fast and accurate.
3.
- He gave a serve with his stylish outfit.
Images of serve
portion of food or drink
Expressions with serve
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provide food or drinks
The host will serve up a delicious meal tonight..
distribute or deal out items
They served out the food to the guests.
be in prison as punishment for a crime
He had to serve time for robbery.
maintain one's position or advantage
Despite the challenges, he was able to hold serve in the negotiations.
undergo training in a specific trade or profession
She decided to serve an apprenticeship in carpentry.
be deserved punishment or misfortune
It will serve him right if he gets fired for being late.
deserve a negative outcome due to past actions
If he gets punished, it will serve them right.
try to satisfy two conflicting demands
He found it hard to serve two masters at work and home.
be a deserved punishment or misfortune
It served Liam right when he got fined for cutting in line.
deserve a negative outcome for one's actions
He was late again, so it served him right.
receive a deserved negative outcome for actions
If I fail, it will serve me right.
undergo training under a skilled professional
He served his apprenticeship with a master carpenter.
fulfill the requirements or needs
The temporary solution served its purpose until a permanent fix was found.
complete a period of apprenticeship
She served her time as a carpenter before starting her own business.
spend a period in prison as punishment
He had to serve time in jail for theft.
deserve a negative outcome for one's actions
If we fail the test, it will serve us right.
deserve a negative outcome due to past actions
If you get wet, it will serve you right for not bringing an umbrella.
help achieve one's goals or purposes
He manipulated the situation to serve his ends.
be useful or helpful for a purpose
This old computer will serve my turn until I can afford a new one.
having equal games won as served
The match is currently on serve in the second set.
perform duties or services for me effectively
Her skills and dedication serve me well in my business.
be good enough for what is needed
This old box will serve the purpose.
to be helpful or useful to someone
A good education will serve you well in life.
frozen dairy treat dispensed from a machine, softer than regular ice cream
I ordered vanilla soft serve after the movie.
Origin of serve
Latin, servire (to serve)
Examples of serve in a sentence
A waiter served us tea on the terrace. He decided to serve in the military. They serve meals to the homeless every weekend. She served as a mentor for new employees. They served the community with dedication. The manual serves as a guide for beginners.
His actions serve no real purpose here. He served an ace to win the match. The player served with precision and speed. She served two years in a federal prison. Many soldiers serve their country with honor. The restaurant serves fresh seafood daily. This pipeline serves the entire city with water. The court official served the eviction notice promptly. She was served with divorce papers at her office. The serve of ice cream was generous. He asked for another serve of salad. The tennis player's serve was unbeatable. Her serve in volleyball won the match. Her serve at the gala was unforgettable. The fashion show featured a stunning serve by the model.
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- French:servir, service, ...
- German:servieren, Portion, ...
- Italian:servire, porzione, ...
- Spanish:servir, porción, ...
- Portuguese:servir, porção, ...
- Chinese:供应, 份量, ...
- Japanese:出す, 一人前, ...
- Arabic:قَدَّمَ, حِصَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַגִּישׁ, מָנָה, ...
- Russian:подавать, порция, ...
- Ukrainian:подавати, порція, ...
- Hindi:परोसना, परोस, ...
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