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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As soon as conditions are safe, Entergy crews will work in multiple shifts to provide 24-hour coverage, restoring power across the service area. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Inspectors found a dead roach on the floor of the service area. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026 While Velocity Arts is within the city’s service area, the Utilities Department may relinquish this area to Evergy or another third party provider to serve the project, according to city documents. Taylor O'Connor 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Personal beverages were stored on the prep table at the front service area. Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2026.

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