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

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Set on a secluded peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay, the World's Best Award-winning property pairs its dramatic setting with thoughtful amenities, including a full-service spa and four on-site drinking and dining options. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026 Warm up at firepits near the rink with hot chocolate from South Bend Chocolate Cafe Express; a full-service restaurant, Howard Park Public House, is also on the site. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026 The café serves breakfast and lunch all day and features a full-service coffee bar. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 However, running a full-service restaurant proved too high overhead, and Faria reabsorbed the concept and its dishes, narrowing its focus to lunch service. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-service

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 10 Jan. 2026.

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full-service

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