public service
noun
1
: the business of supplying a commodity (such as electricity or gas) or service (such as transportation) to any or all members of a community
2
: a service rendered in the public interest
3
: governmental employment
especially
: civil service
Examples of public service in a Sentence
The cost of public services is on the rise.
The station is running antismoking commercials as a public service.
The company is heavily involved in public service.
He works in public service.
She has devoted her life to public service.
Recent Examples on the Web
His dedication to public service and his ability to bring a smile to others remain lasting parts of his legacy.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Yet ordinary Ugandans aren’t seeing those consumption taxes necessarily translate into public services like education and health.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The city’s finances and ability to fund essential public services are at a crisis point for many reasons.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Should the city become insolvent, it would likely get absorbed by Sacramento County and force residents to rely on the county for infrastructure needs and public services.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Yet ordinary Ugandans aren’t seeing those consumption taxes necessarily translate into public services like education and health.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The city’s finances and ability to fund essential public services are at a crisis point for many reasons.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Should the city become insolvent, it would likely get absorbed by Sacramento County and force residents to rely on the county for infrastructure needs and public services.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for public service
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“Public service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20service. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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