service line

noun

: a line marked on a court in various games (such as handball or tennis) parallel to the front wall or to the net to mark a boundary of the service area or service court

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To comply with a federal government mandate, Niles village officials said the north suburb will be doing a pilot program to replace lead service lines. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 Many communities already struggling to maintain old, outdated drinking water systems also face new requirements to replace lead service lines and reduce per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS. CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025 Customer service lines will have longer wait times. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 Explore new service lines, partner with tech developers or experiment with alternative property uses. Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for service line

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of service line was in 1875

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“Service line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20line. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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