serve up
phrasal verb
served up; serving up; serves up
: to give (food) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.
That little restaurant serves up some of the best Indian food in the city.
—sometimes used figurativelyThe movie serves up a lot of laughs.
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For more casual options, poolside dining spot Crudo serves up fresh ceviche, sushi and briny oysters.
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Sonal Dutt, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Now, supermodel Bella Hadid has just served up a modern twist on the outerwear staple.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
As far as iced cookies go, these are some of the best—serve up this regional favorite at your next dinner party.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
This isn’t the first time Jennie has served up serious nail inspiration through Unistella.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Jan. 2025
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Sonal Dutt, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Now, supermodel Bella Hadid has just served up a modern twist on the outerwear staple.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
As far as iced cookies go, these are some of the best—serve up this regional favorite at your next dinner party.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
This isn’t the first time Jennie has served up serious nail inspiration through Unistella.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Serve up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20up. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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