CEFR A2

serving

noun

Meaning

An amount of food, or the act of giving food to someone.

Examples

The recipe makes enough for four servings.
He ate a generous serving of mashed potatoes.

Synonyms: portion, helping, dish, amount

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serving (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/

Definition

An amount of food, or the act of giving food to someone.

Examples

The recipe makes enough for four servings.
He ate a generous serving of mashed potatoes.
The restaurant offers a large serving of fish and chips.

How to Use serving

serving of (prepositional phrase): An amount of food given to one person. — "She ate a small serving of salad."
serving size (collocation): The amount of food recommended for one person. — "The package contains three serving sizes."

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