2serve noun
plural serves [count] sports : the act or action of throwing a ball into the air and hitting it over a net to start play in tennis, volleyball, etc.
▪ She started the game with a powerful serve. ▪ It's your serve. [=it's your turn to serve the ball]
▪ She started the game with a powerful serve. ▪ It's your serve. [=it's your turn to serve the ball]
