self-service

noun

self-ser·​vice ˈself-ˈsər-vəs 

: the serving of oneself (as in a restaurant or gas station) with goods or services to be paid for at a cashier's desk or by using a coin-operated mechanism or a credit or debit card

self-service adjective

Examples of self-service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In October 2024, these efforts culminated in the rebranding to Orange Apron Media, with the later launch of Orange Apron as a comprehensive self-service platform that unifies campaign management across onsite and offsite channels. —Kiri Masters, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

Airlines have invested in technology to improve operations and enhance self-service options for passengers. —Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025

The company attributes the decline to more customers opting for self-service rather than utilizing professional services. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025

The demand for self-service healthcare is rising, but many providers struggle to keep pace, signaling a clear gap between expectation and execution. —Kunal Khashu, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-service

• disservice
• preservice
• interservice
• nervous
• nervus

Kids Definition

self-service

noun

self-ser·​vice

ˈself-ˈsər-vəs

: the serving of oneself (as in a restaurant or gas station) with things to be paid for at a cashier's desk or by means of a mechanism that is operated by coins

self-service adjective