(countable) A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself;She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.
2012, June 19, Phil McNulty, England 1-0 Ukraine, Wayne Rooney marked his England return with the goal that secured a place in Euro 2012's last eight - but it was a rough passage eased by helpings of good fortune and controversy against Ukraine.
