serve
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Whose serve is it?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A portion of food or drink, a serving.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An impressive presentation (especially of a person's appearance).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “serve” mean?
An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
Is “serve” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.