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serving
[ sur-ving ]
noun
- the act of a person or thing that serves.
- a single portion of food or drink; helping.
- 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
- for use in distributing food to or at the table:
a serving tray.
serving
/ ˈɜːɪŋ /
noun
- a portion or helping of food or drink
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Ms Patterson has pleaded not guilty and her defence team says she "panicked" after unintentionally serving poison to family members she loved.
Dr Garber, who is Jewish, last month wrote in a letter to students that he had personally "experienced antisemitism directly, even while serving as president".
But rather than serving out the remainder of Rowley's term, Young called a snap election just hours after being sworn in as prime minister.
Authorities say Tyler Yates, another inmate serving a life sentence at the Sacramento lockup, is also being investigated for his alleged involvement in two suspected homicides this year.
Tri Ta, Westminster’s first Vietnamese American mayor, is serving in the state Assembly, and last year, Derek Tran became the first Vietnamese American from California elected to federal office, representing the 45th Congressional District.
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