public service

noun
UK: /ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːvɪs/
US: /ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːrvɪs/

  1. Work done by a government employee or department to help people.

    1. He has a job in public service.
    2. The new law improved public service accessibility for disabled citizens.

  2. Services, such as transport and education, that are provided by the government.

    1. Public service is very important.
    2. Investment in public service infrastructure is essential for economic growth.

  3. Activities intended to help people, especially those in need.

    1. It was a public service to help.
    2. Her volunteer work is a real public service to the local community.

Synonyms

civil service social work community service
public service adjective

  1. Relating to services provided by the government for the benefit of the public.

    1. It is a public service announcement.
    2. The candidate pledged to improve public service delivery and transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "public service" in English means: Work done by a government employee or department to help people., Services, such as transport and education, that are provided by the government., Activities intended to help people, especially those in need..

The phonetic transcription of "public service" is /ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːvɪs/ in British English and /ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːrvɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "public service": civil service, social work, community service.

Example usage of "public service": "He has a job in public service.". More examples on the page.