English noun: serving | |||
1. | serving (food) an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal | ||
Samples | The helpings were all small. His portion was larger than hers. There's enough for two servings each. | ||
Synonyms | helping, portion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | breast, drink, drumstick, libation, medallion, oyster, parson's nose, piece, pope's nose, round, round of drinks, second joint, slice, thigh, white meat, wing | ||
Part holonym | mouthful, taste | ||
Part meronym | meal, repast | ||
2. | serving (act) the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | ||
Samples | He accepted service of the subpoena. | ||
Synonyms | service, service of process | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bringing, delivery | ||