service line

noun

: a line marked on a court in various games (such as handball or tennis) parallel to the front wall or to the net to mark a boundary of the service area or service court

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The free service line connects callers with service providers across the state. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025 The Service Line Coordinator The service line coordinator orchestrates the neurosurgery team both in and out of the operating room. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 There are about 10,000 lead service lines in the city; to date, Elgin has replaced about 2,789 lines. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025 Despite Smoker’s three hour call, United’s records indicated he was only connected to their customer service line for 13 minutes. Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for service line

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of service line was in 1875

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“Service line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20line. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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