Noun Definition

service

1.Definition: (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

Category: General

2.Definition: (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

Related Noun(s):serve

Category: General

3.Definition: a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

Category: General

4.Definition: a force that is a branch of the armed forces

Category: General

5.Definition: a means of serving

Related Noun(s):avail, help

Category: General

6.Definition: an act of help or assistance

"He did them a service"

Category: General

7.Definition: Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

Related Noun(s):robert william service

Category: People

8.Definition: employment in or work for another

"He retired after 30 years of service"

Category: General

9.Definition: periodic maintenance on a car or machine

Related Noun(s):overhaul

Category: General

10.Definition: tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

Category: Objects

11.Definition: the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

"He accepted service of the subpoena"

Category: General

12.Definition: the act of mating by male animals

Category: General

13.Definition: the act of public worship following prescribed rules

"The Sunday service"

Category: General

14.Definition: the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

"That restaurant has excellent service"

Category: General

15.Definition: work done by one person or group that benefits another

"Budget separately for goods and services"

Category: General