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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This can also include dropping existing business services when necessary, while nimbly growing new service lines. Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 In some cases, the issue may be with your own service line or meter, even after the main line is fixed. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026 In July 2024, the company started running a regular weekly rotation through the Red Sea for the Ocean Alliance’s MED5 Asia-to-Mediterranean service line. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026 This January, Milwaukee Water Works is inviting residents in select neighborhoods to a series of open houses to discuss the city's lead service line replacement program. Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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