community service
noun
: work that is done without pay to help people in a community
She was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for her crime.
Examples of community service in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Syracuse forward Sarah Thompson won the Hockey Humanitarian Award, which honors players’ community service efforts in addition to their on-ice work.
—
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
It was announced this week that Thomas has partnered with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day to use the goodness of gardening and community service to help grow their Lots of Compassion program, an initiative that transforms vacant lots into community gardens across America.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The son of altruistic Cuban immigrants, community service was an expectation in Plasencia’s household.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Club activities include monthly speakers, outings, crafts, education programs and community service projects.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for community service
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
It was announced this week that Thomas has partnered with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day to use the goodness of gardening and community service to help grow their Lots of Compassion program, an initiative that transforms vacant lots into community gardens across America.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The son of altruistic Cuban immigrants, community service was an expectation in Plasencia’s household.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Club activities include monthly speakers, outings, crafts, education programs and community service projects.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for community service
Cite this Entry
“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share