Meaning & use
service
Work performed by one person or organization that benefits another, especially as part of a job.
See it in a sentence
The hotel is known for its attentive service and comfortable rooms.
The whole town gathered for the memorial service held at the old church.
A note on using this word
Service covers a wide range of meanings, from helpful work to a religious ceremony to routine maintenance of a machine.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A ceremony, especially a religious one, conducted according to a set form.
The couple chose to hold their wedding service outdoors in the garden.
3. verb
To perform routine maintenance or repairs on a machine or vehicle.
We had the car serviced before driving it across the country.
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