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serving

ser·ving

UK/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ US/ˈsɝvɪŋ/ common

noun

1.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

  • “the helpings were all small”
  • “his portion was larger than hers”
  • “there”
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2.

the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

  • “he accepted service of the subpoena”
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Origin

By surface analysis, serve + -ing.

Phrases

  • serving dish
  • serving girl
  • serving hatch
  • serving mallet
  • serving pantry
  • serving spoon
  • serving suggestion

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