portion
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- noun
- /ˈpɔrʃən/
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- Can I also add on one portion of the Jersey Royals, please?
- a portion of food
- portion sizes
- small portions
I'm not making it the main portion of my meal or even.
- I'm not making it the main portion of my meal or even.
- Probably a larger portion of blueberries than I should.
- I think that one, people don't really understand portion sizes.
- Listen, is I say she doesn't make me enough portions.
- I would have told you to eat smaller portion sizes, to exercise, maybe join the gym.
- There's also an absolute portion on this plate of starch.
- That's just because then it'll be like a bigger portion but this ones way.
Examples
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At last, the job is done, and the children carry the portions to the respective hearths.
Academic text (2008) -
So first thing is a reasonable portion of noodles.
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A little baby portion, please.
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And you look like you could use a double portion.
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Oh my gosh, this is the biggest portion of salmon ever.
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Mum gives me large portions of food and extra meat or fish.
Academic text (2009) -
Best of all, they serve quite a decent portion for only five kopeks.
Fiction book (1995) -
Residents are encouraged to help set the table, prepare portions of meals, and make cookies or bread.
Academic text (1995) -
The crust of the loaf was kept soft, and portions were served sliced.
Fiction book (1992) -
Could you please pass me a portion of mashed potatoes?
Synonyms
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1.0
A part broken or cut from something larger, like a bit of fruit
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An amount of food or drink for one person at a meal
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An amount of food served to one person
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A main meal served on one dish
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An amount of food or drink served to one person at a meal
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A plate filled with food
Antonyms
Compounds
How Big
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Etymology
Portion for food comes from the Latin portio meaning 'a part' or 'share'. Imagine cutting food into parts for each person — a portion is the amount given to one person, so the origin explains the modern meaning of a serving.