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

Examples of service line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although lead was banned from new water service lines in 1986, it’s estimated that more than 9 million such lines still carry drinking water to homes and businesses throughout the country. Sandy West, CNN, 10 July 2024 Delta fliers will enjoy perks like top priority of complimentary upgrades, access to a VIP customer service line, and earning 11x SkyMiles on Delta flights. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024 Detroit officials are dubbing the city as a national leader in replacing lead service lines as crews accelerate the pace to 8,000 replacements per year. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024 Like other cities across the country, Baltimore has been working to meet a new regulation from the federal Environmental Protection Agency that requires the city to replace all service lines made out of the hazardous material within 10 years. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for service line 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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