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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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 The balcony with a dining table was an ideal spot for a sunrise room service breakfast. Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026 The vibe is low-key in the morning, and as great as the rooms are, room service can’t compete with that stunning space. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 Served at the hotel's Lex Yard restaurant and as part of the room service offering, the salad sits firmly at the intersection of old New York glamour and modern indulgence. Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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