active service

noun

: participation in a battle or battles

He saw no active service during his time in the army.

Examples of active service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These products are only available to active service members, veterans and surviving spouses. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

According to research, active service members tend to have 65% less testosterone than the average American man. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

This proposal establishes staggered 18-year terms of active service, allowing every president to appoint exactly two justices per term. — Dale V.c. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

South Korean officials and experts say the vessel was likely built with Russian assistance amid deepening military ties between the countries, but some analysts have questioned how effective the vessel would be in active service. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

Rhymes for active service

• disservice
• preservice
• interservice
• nervous
• nervus