community service

noun

: work that is done without pay to help people in a community

She was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for her crime.

Examples of community service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Paxton did not have to admit guilt, but was required to pay $300,000 in restitution and complete community service. — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

My own experience with the people at this firm was one of professionalism, honor, hard work, compassion for clients and a 75+ year dedication to community service. — Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

The Canadian indie series is set to move between the worlds of faith, boxing, music, acting and community service. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

Redwood City Mayor Elmer Martínez Saballos said 40 frontline positions are on the chopping block including firefighters, police officers, community service officers and city planners. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for community service

• disservice
• preservice
• interservice
• nervous
• nervus