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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Many rooms and suites offer terraces and ocean views of the Atlantic, and all come with sitting areas, a writing desk, and an iPad to see the daily schedule, order room service, read the newspaper, or contact the concierge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 Trattoria Cammillo, beloved by tourists and locals since the 1940s, does all the room service. — Matt Ortile, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Princess Cruises' Plus and Premier packages include drink packages, Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, casual dining and room service. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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