helping
Translation
a helping, a portion, a serving
Examples
She took a large helping of potatoes.
She took a large helping of potatoes.
May I have another helping of salad?
May I have another helping of salad?
Grammar Patterns
a helping of ((sth.)) a portion of (sth.) He ate a large helping of pasta.
Similar Words
Synonyms: portion, serving, plateful
Etymology
From the verb 'help', in the sense of 'helping oneself to food'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'helping' yourself to a plate of food at a buffet.