Synonyms:
helping, portion, serving
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"
Usage examples
He's always helping people that get into trouble."
Then he said he was turned unto helping, God be thanked.
It can only be that he is helping Justice to be administered.
Darcy did so, Mulligan helping him keep back the crowd of curious ones.
The extra food is certainly helping us, but we are getting pretty hungry.
Wind helping greatly, considerable drift; tracks for the most part very plain.
The six girls scurried backward and forward, instructing, helping, scolding....
Mr. Micawber, who had been helping us all, out of the wash-hand-stand jug, replied:
"When I talk of your helping me I talk great nonsense," she said with a quick smile.
The young inventor was busy helping Mr. Sharp manage the machinery, rudders-planes and motor.