service

noun
UK: /ˈsɜːvɪs/
US: /ˈsɜːrvɪs/

  1. Work that someone does for another person or company.

    1. The hotel service was very good, they cleaned every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company offers excellent customer service, always responding quickly to inquiries. [ ] [ ]

  2. A system that provides something the public needs, organized by the government or a private company.

    1. The bus service is often late because of traffic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city's waste management service is struggling to keep up with the increased demand. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of helping or doing work for someone.

    1. He dedicated his life to public service, helping those in need. [ ] [ ]
    2. She received an award for her outstanding service to the community over many years. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

maintenance assistance attend utility help
service verb

  1. To repair or maintain something.

    1. I need to service my car, it's making a strange noise. [ ] [ ]
    2. The technician will service the air conditioner to ensure it runs efficiently during the summer. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide a service to someone.

    1. The restaurant aims to service all customers quickly and efficiently. [ ] [ ]
    2. This new software will service the needs of small businesses by streamlining their operations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "service" in English means: Work that someone does for another person or company., A system that provides something the public needs, organized by the government or a private company., The act of helping or doing work for someone..

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

Synonyms for "service": maintenance, assistance, attend, utility, help.

Example usage of "service": "The hotel service was very good, they cleaned every day.". More examples on the page.