noun
service
SUR-vihs
noun
1
Work done to help or benefit someone, or the act of providing this.
"The hotel is known for its excellent service."
"He devoted his life to public service."
2
Work carried out for the armed forces.
"Her grandfather saw active service during the war."
3
A system that supplies something the public needs, such as transport, water, or electricity.
"The bus service was cancelled due to the strike."
4
A religious ceremony, especially in a church.
"They attend a Sunday morning service every week."
verb
1
To maintain or repair a vehicle or machine.
"I need to get the car serviced before the long drive."
How to Use Service
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHelp or work provided to others, or the maintenance done on a machine.
Common pairings
customer service
military service
church service
service the car
Word Forms
serviced past tense, services plural, services plural, services singular
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Etymology
From Old French servise, from Latin servitium ("slavery, service"), from servus ("slave, servant").