Helping (Noun)
Meaning
An individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She ate a second helping of the pasta and asked for a third helping of garlic bread.
- Each serving came with generous helpings of creamy mashed potatoes.
- At the buffet, he piled large helpings of roasted chicken onto his plate.
- Aid agencies worked tirelessly to provide regular helpings of emergency rations to those affected by the disaster.
- As part of her strict diet, Sarah made sure her daily helpings of carbs and fats were precisely measured.