B2nounfood
US/ˈpɔːr.ʃən/
UK/ˈpɔː.ʃən/
the amount of food served to one person; also one part of a larger thing
In context
The portions at that street stall are huge for only thirty thousand dong.
Eating smaller portions is an easy way to cut down on calories.
A large portion of the city budget goes on roads and bridges.
Words that go with portion
adjective + noun
- large portionHe ordered a large portion of fried rice.
- generous portionThe canteen gives a generous portion of rice with every meal.
- significant portionA significant portion of our income is spent on rent.
noun + preposition
- portion ofOnly a small portion of students take the bus to school.
noun + noun
- portion sizeRestaurants in the US are famous for their portion sizes.