English · Food & Drink
portion
/ˈpɔː.ʃən/
[/ˈpɔː.ʃən/]
serving of food
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A portion is the amount of food served to or eaten by one person.
Example
The restaurant was famous for its generous portions, and no one ever left feeling hungry.
The restaurant was famous for its generous portions, and no one ever left feeling hungry.
Etymology
From Old French 'porcion', from Latin 'portio' (share, part).
How & Where It’s Used
The amount of food for one person; also means a share of anything.