simple past tense and past participle of serve time

(law) To officially give a legal notice to. / To warn or announce. / (idiomatic) To fire; to terminate one's employment or formal association.

(tennis) A tactic where a player serves and immediately moves towards the net in an attempt to hit a volley.

(tennis) To play using this tactic.

(rail transport) Having a connection to the railway network, such as a siding.

Alternative form of soft-served

(of a frozen dessert or snack) Soft, as a result of air being introduced during freezing.

A plate or dish or platter used to hold food to be served during a meal, but not used in cooking.

plural of serving dish

If I have correctly remembered the details.