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

Russell also ordered Edwards to pay a $25,000 fine and perform 100 hours of community service. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

At his high school, Gulliver Prep, community service was part of the culture. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

The award, established by the city of Naperville in 1993, recognizes Naperville-area students for outstanding community service. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Montana says War Angel Farms works with people battling addiction, mental health challenges, veterans, even people convicted of DUI offenses, giving them a chance to do community service and connect with animals. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for community service

• disservice
• preservice
• interservice
• nervous
• nervus