serving

UK
/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɜrvɪŋ/

Translations

servingnoun
servings
pl
UK
/ˈsɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɜr.vɪŋ/
I had a serving of pasta for dinner.
На ужин у меня была порция пасты.
The serving at the restaurant was excellent.
Обслуживание в ресторане было отличным.
Additional translations
подача на стол
подача пищи
servingadjective
UK
/ˈsɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɝː.vɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote utensils or items employed for dishing out or presenting food (e.g., serving spoon, serving dish).
servingadjective
more serving
Comp.
most serving
Super.
Used attributively before another noun to denote an item intended for serving food or drink.
servinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɝː.vɪŋ/
The serving staff was very attentive at the restaurant.
Обслуживающий персонал в ресторане был очень внимателен.
Additional translations
serveverb

serving

Gerund

served
Past Simple
served
Past Participle
serving
Gerund
UK
/sɜːv/
US
/sɜrv/
He decided to serve in the military.
Он решил служить в армии.
The waiter will serve the guests at the table.
Официант будет обслуживать гостей за столом.
She will serve the ball during the match.
Она будет подавать мяч во время матча.
He had to serve a two-year sentence in prison.
Ему пришлось отбывать двухлетний срок в тюрьме.

Definitions

servingnoun
A single portion of food or drink that is given to one person at a meal.
She had a second serving of dessert because it was so delicious.
The act of one who serves, such as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant.
The serving at the restaurant was prompt and courteous.
The act of delivering the ball to start play, especially in sports such as tennis, volleyball, or table tennis.
Her serving was the key to winning the match.
servingadjective
Intended for use in dishing out or presenting food or drink.
She grabbed the serving bowl and filled it with salad.
servingadjective
Designed or suitable for holding, distributing, or presenting portions of food or drink.
He bought a large serving tray for the party.
servinggerund / present participle
Performing duties or services for another person or an organization.
The serving staff at the restaurant were exceptionally attentive and polite.
Currently holding an official position or office; incumbent.
The serving president will address the nation tonight.
serveverb
To perform duties or services for another person or an organization.
She served as a volunteer at the local animal shelter.
To present or provide food or drink to someone.
The waiter served the guests their meals promptly.
To be of use in achieving or satisfying a purpose.
This tool will serve well for the task at hand.
To deliver a legal document to someone, especially a summons or writ.
The lawyer served the defendant with a subpoena.
To hit the ball to start play in sports like tennis or volleyball.
She served the ball with great precision during the match.
To spend a period of time fulfilling an official duty, sentence, or term, especially in the military, political office, or prison.
He served five years in the Navy before returning to civilian life.
To supply or provide a service to a particular area, group, or customer base.
The new bus route will serve the rural communities north of the city.
To transmit or deliver data, web pages, or other digital content from a server to a client device over a network.
The streaming platform serves high-definition video to millions of users every day.