<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of a person or thing that serves.</li><li>a single portion of food or drink; helping.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>for use in distributing food to or at the table: a serving tray.</li></ul>