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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There’s no room service beyond a generously stocked minibar, which is included in your stay. Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 The woman fled after room service workers showed up, according to prosecutors, who didn’t say how or if Hietala and the woman knew each other. Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025 Upper apartments, though, were built without kitchens, since their owners might as well call down for room service. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 19 May 2025 Of course, 24/7 room service is also available for extra convenience. Disney Cruise Line, AFAR Media, 7 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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