portions

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I like to make a large salad, divide it into portions and store said portions in separate containers.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Texas barbecue, ranch dressing, endless refills—in England, asking for a refill is like “asking for a second mortgage” said one video—huge portions, 24-hour gyms, Buc-ee’s, Costco, Chick-fil-A.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Even if just the outbound leg of a round-trip ticket is canceled, you’re entitled to a refund for all of the unflown portions of the flight, meaning you should get a full refund.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

The researchers found that deposits containing mantle material may be spread across portions of the Moon's south polar region, including areas that future Artemis astronauts could potentially visit and study in person.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Homer unfolded a moth-eaten quilt for them to sit on and distributed their portions on tin plates.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead