serving
Translation
serving, portion, helping
Examples
The recipe makes four servings.
The recipe makes four servings.
Her serving of the ball was very fast.
Her serving of the ball was very fast.
Grammar Patterns
a serving of ((sth.)) a portion of (sth.) The recipe calls for one serving of fruit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: portion, helping, share
Etymology
From the verb 'to serve', which comes from Latin 'servire' meaning 'to be a slave, to serve'.
Memory Tips
Think of a waiter who 'serves' you a 'serving' of food. The action and the result have the same root.