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 Clean Energy Choice Act, introduced by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), requires utilities to offer homeowners a financial incentive to disconnect from gas and electrify the home when gas service line repairs are scheduled. — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Lisa McCanna, vice president of the behavioral health service line at Atrium Health, has spent more than three decades helping lead and develop behavioral health programs for people of all ages. — Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Municipalities are mandated by state and federal law to replace lead service lines. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Things like sewer line backup, service line damage and equipment breakdown coverage all bulk up the price of your policy. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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