full-service

adjective

full-ser·​vice ˈfu̇l-ˈsər-vəs How to pronounce full-service (audio)
: providing comprehensive service of a particular kind
a full-service bank

Examples of full-service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The plan now in development will include full-service movie, television and streaming production studios, as well as multiple large sound stages, said John Milledge, an attorney for the project. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024 Wheel Happy Bicycle Shop Rent a bike for the day or week at this full-service Edgartown shop for a spin to one of the nearby beaches or towns. Jennifer Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024 That allowed full-service carriers to offer a lower-cost, no-frills ticket in order to compete with budget carriers. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024 And for a full-service resort experience for everyone from couples to groups to families, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Spa and Casino offers beach access, a spa, multiple restaurants, a heated pool, and the Grand Lodge Casino. Sunset Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024 Located in Seattle’s industrial district, the building — a full-service funeral home and human composting facility — has a folksy front porch with cheery paintings of leaves, next to a garden with a small path winding through it. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024 With its financial reserves dwindling, Tri-City’s board requested proposals from full-service health care systems in mid-2023, receiving proposals from UCSD and Sharp HealthCare. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024 Back on board, the creature comforts of the Sakara included plenty of outdoor space to connect with the ocean, a small infinity pool, a full-service spa and a large, elegant dining room and terrace. Doug Wallace, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024 But then, this full-service marketing, branding, and content creation agency has been kicking goals for more than 2000 clients globally ever since their father, Keith Chambers, established The Chambers Group more than a half-century ago. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-service was in 1913

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“Full-service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-service. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

full-service

adjective
full-ser·​vice
-ˈsər-vəs
: offering all services of a certain kind
a full-service bank
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