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 lamp doesn’t work, but when Adam phones the customer service line for help, the upbeat voice on the other end of the line suddenly fills him with hope and possibility in the face of catastrophe. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025 To contact an airline for rebooking or to explore more options, airline apps or live chat functions are often more efficient than waiting in long customer service lines. Viola Flowers, NBC news, 11 May 2025 On Thursday, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, announced plans to raise prices 21.5%, close 66 stations, eliminate 50 bus and five regional lines, implement a 9 p.m. curfew, and cancel all special service lines for events. Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025 For consumers with questions about the recall, Trophy Nut Company also operates a customer service line at 1-800-729-6887. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 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 May. 2025.

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