American English

How to pronounce service

noun · verbB1Very common word
SERvihs

/ˈsɚ.vɪs/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Work that a person or organization does to help a customer or another person.

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Meanings & examples

noun

Work that a person or organization does to help a customer or another person.

The restaurant offers fast service.

The staff gave us excellent service.

Common phrases & grammar

customer service · good service · service charge · after-sales service

provide a service to [someone]

receive good service from [a company]

noun

An organized system or business that provides transport, communication, or another useful thing.

The bus service stops at 10 p.m.

We use a streaming service for movies.

Common phrases & grammar

bus service · train service · internet service · delivery service

use [a/the] service

[a/the] service from [place] to [place]

noun

Regular work that keeps a vehicle or machine working well, including checks and repairs.

My car is due for service next month.

The air conditioner needs service.

Common phrases & grammar

car service · service center · service interval · regular servicing

take [a car] in for service

[something] is due for service

nounless common

An organized religious ceremony or meeting, especially in a church.

The wedding service begins at three.

They attend Sunday service every week.

Common phrases & grammar

church service · Sunday service · funeral service · religious service

attend a church service

a service at [a church]

Useful expressions

out of service

Not working or not available.

The elevator is out of service.

in service

Being used and working.

The old bridge is still in service.

Related words & forms

Before adding -ing, drop the final e: service → servicing.