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

Examples of service line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This clear gloss is a great option for those with uncolored and untreated hair — our tester even called their customer service line to confirm the product was suitable for their untreated locks. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 Also, the city will get about 270 acres that will become the Flint Commerce Center industrial park and the majority of the lead service lines in the city have been replaced. Leah Olajide, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2024 Southwest passengers whose flights are delayed or canceled can call the airline's customer service line at 800-435-9792. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 30 May 2024 In the first 18 months of the program, Citizens replaced roughly 800 service lines. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for service line 

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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 17 Jun. 2024.

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