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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As cars transform into rolling smartphones, manufacturers have been banking on software locks to force cars into dealership service lines. New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 Only plant trees that will remain under 20 feet tall near a service line. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Homes built before a 1986 federal ban on lead pipes and solder carry the most risk, as do homes with lead service lines. Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Things like customer acquisition cost, gross margin by service line, utilization rates, churn or average collection period. Loran Armstrong, Forbes.com, 28 July 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 9 Aug. 2026.

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