service area

noun

chiefly British
: an area next to a highway where people can stop to rest, use the bathroom, get food, etc.

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Food insecurity has increased by more than 50% since 2019 in Loaves & Fishes service area, which serves about 10,000 people a week and is the largest food pantry in the state, the organization said. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Truly Nolen is a solid choice for homeowners in its service area who want year-round pest prevention and a company with decades of regional experience. Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Larger utility companies that operate regionally or across entire states are less tied to the economic success of a specific municipality within their service area. Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 July 2026 What Comes Next New York remains MMHC’s primary service area. Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for service area

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

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