room service

noun

: service provided to hotel guests in their rooms
also : the hotel department responsible for such service
ordered a meal from room service

Examples of room service in a Sentence

He ordered a meal from room service.
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Order room service under the Conservatory Suite’s glass roof and make the most of the Penhaligon's beauty products. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026 Sailing on identical, adults-only ocean ships furnished in sleek Scandinavian design, passengers enjoy luxurious, all-inclusive experiences, which cover meals, 24-hour room service, most beverages, Wi-Fi, port taxes and fees, spa access, and one complimentary excursion in every port of call. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 Will room service bring you caviar? Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026 Big hotel amenities like valet service, gyms, and room service are great for business trips, and a short-term home rental might be ideal for a family reunion or girl’s weekend. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for room service

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of room service was in 1916

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“Room service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room%20service. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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