serving
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that serves.
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a single portion of food or drink; helping.
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Electricity. a layer of material, as jute yarn or tape, that is applied to the core or the exterior of a lead-covered cable and acts as a protective covering.
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- unserving adjective
Etymology
Origin of serving
Example Sentences
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She said communities had long memories and couples often engaged with local and national customs during their big day, from serving certain foods to throwing the bouquet.
From BBC
Attwood says she has been concerned by the tradwife trend - where women promote what has been described as 1950s gender roles, with lives centred around their husbands and serving them.
From BBC
Airlines serving the Middle East have cancelled or diverted flights after the US and Israel launched deadly strikes on Iran.
From BBC
“Completing tasks faster doesn’t automatically mean a company or team is suddenly producing more products or serving more customers,” he noted, which would have a more noticeable impact on revenue.
From MarketWatch
According to the department, helicopters are also deployed in a variety of support roles, including transporting supplies and serving as a commander’s eyes in the sky during special events.
From Los Angeles Times
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