service station

noun

1
2
: a place at which some service is offered

Examples of service station in a Sentence

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The Filling Station A nod to a 1950s service station, The Filling Station charms with retro decor and classic diner-style fare. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 Conscripts are also provided with free housing and free public transportation via a travel card for travel between home and the service station. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Rural highways are being closed with little warning Terry and Kara Barnes are stuck for now in Harper at Coleman's service station. — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 29 July 2026 The application says the company operates automotive service stations and convenience stores. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for service station

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of service station was in 1916

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“Service station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20station. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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