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

Fast forward to Tuesday night and Bochantin being at service line in another third game. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Things like sewer line backup, service line damage and equipment breakdown coverage all bulk up the price of your policy. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Jović had match point on Eala’s serve at 4-5, 30-40, but Eala curled a serve just on the service line and Jović overcooked her backhand, sending it long. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

His hospital is part of the Catholic system FMOL Health, which helps the remote hospital maintain robust service lines and pays millions of dollars for services offered to the larger system, according to tax filings. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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