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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For years, fans flooded McDonald’s social media accounts, customer service lines, and every available feedback channel, demanding the return of their favorite wrap. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 The customer service line is not available on Sunday and Better does not have an online chat function, which many providers do. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024 Though no longer in gasoline, lead is still present in other sources, such as some toys imported from other countries, water service lines that have not yet been updated, some soil and paint in old houses. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024 However, some buildings and homes might have water service lines and older fixtures made of lead. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024 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 Jan. 2025.

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