Service definition
That cable company services most households in the area.
A service entrance.
An example of service is an elevator in a hotel that is meant to be used by hotel staff.
A service guarantee; a road service area.
An example of service is a man or woman who is a US Marine.
Found the butler's service to be excellent.
An example of service is the US Navy.
An example of service is to fix a broken washing machine.
An example of service is to provide appetizers to a group of people at a restaurant.
An example of a service is a funeral.
An example of a service is a Shabbat gathering at a synagogue.
An example of a service is a Sunday church meeting.
Service a car.
- Of or relating to the armed forces.
- Providing repair, maintenance, supplies, etc.
- Providing services, rather than goods.
Silver tea service.
An example of service is a bartender providing a cocktail to someone.
An example of service is a mechanic fixing the brakes on a truck.
Held services in the evening; a memorial service.
Has done service for us as a consultant.
Was of great service to him during his illness.
A restaurant noted for its fine service.
Offers a superior service to that of his competitors; provides full catering services.
My friend did me a service in fixing the door.
The service was good, but the food was lousy.
A silver tea service.
Has been in the company's service for 15 years.
The diplomatic service.
The anesthesiology service.
Joined the service right after college.
A dealer with full parts and service.
A town without sewer service.
The electrical service was damaged in the storm.
Her first service hit the net.
Diplomatic service.
Repair service, public service.
The marriage service.
Graveside services.
The fee for his services.
A service uniform.
Service weight stockings.
Lancelot was at the service of King Arthur.
The player had four service faults in the set.
He was going to service her.
A service elevator; the service entrance.
A service industry.
- Ready to help or be of use.
- To be ready to help or be useful.
- ready to serve or cooperate with someone
- ready for someone's use
- be helpful or useful
- in use; functioning
- in the armed forces
- working as a domestic servant
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Origin of service
- Middle English from Old French from Latin servitium slavery from servus slave
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Old French servise (French: service).
From Wiktionary