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serv·ing

serving

 
pronunciation:
suhr vIng
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part of speech: noun
definition: A serving is an ordinary amount of food or drink for one person. A serving of meat might be enough for one person at one meal. A serving of vegetables might be enough to fill one large spoon.
Lena was very hungry and had two servings of hot cereal for breakfast.Our mom wants us to eat at least one serving of vegetables at both lunch and dinner.
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portion
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