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- servery/ˈsɜːv(ə)ri/A designated area in an institution, school, or cafeteria where food is served.nounLow
- servetus/sɜːˈviːtəs/A proper noun referring to Michael Servetus (1511–1553), a Spanish theologian, physician, and early critic of the doctrine of the Trinity.nounC2
- servia/ˈsɜː.vɪ.ə/The original or archaic name for the country now known as Serbia.nounVery Low
- service/ˈsɜː.vɪs/The action of helping or doing work for someone; a system or organization that provides something needed by the public.adjectivenounverb+1A1
- service animal/ˈsɜːvɪs ˌænɪm(ə)l/An animal (typically a dog) that is specially trained to perform tasks or provide assistance for a person with a disability.nounC1
- service area/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌeə.ri.ə/A designated place along a major road or motorway where drivers can stop for fuel, food, restrooms, and other basic amenities.nounB1
- service book/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌbʊk/A book containing the authorized forms of public religious worship, prayers, and ceremonies for a Christian church, such as the Book of Common Prayer.nounLow-Medium
- service break/ˈsɜːvɪs breɪk/A designated pause or interruption in a service or activity.nounC1
- service cap/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌkæp/A formal, rigid-crowned, flat-topped cap with a visor, typically part of a uniform, especially for military, police, or other disciplined services.nounLow
- service ceiling/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˈsiː.lɪŋ/The maximum altitude at which an aircraft can maintain a steady rate of climb of 100 feet per minute (or a specific, small rate as defined by regulations) under standard atmospheric conditions.nounLow
- service center/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌsen.tər/A physical location or business department responsible for the maintenance, repair, or support of products, equipment, or customers.nounC1 (High frequency in business/technical contexts, medium in general contexts)
- service charge/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌtʃɑːdʒ/An additional fee automatically added to a bill to cover the cost of service, often in restaurants, hotels, or for utilities and financial transactions.nounHigh
- service clasp/ˈsɜː.vɪs klɑːsp/A small metal fastener on a piece of military or formal uniform, typically worn to denote a specific award, medal, or period of service.nounLow
- service club/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌklʌb/A voluntary organization whose members meet regularly to perform charitable work, provide community service, and foster fellowship.nounB2
- service contract/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˈkɒn.trækt/A legally binding agreement between a service provider and a client, specifying the terms, scope, duration, and cost of services to be provided.nounB2
- service court/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌkɔːt/In racket sports like tennis and badminton, the area where the server must land the serve for it to be legal.nounC1+
- service dog/ˈsɜː.vɪs dɒɡ/A dog trained to perform specific tasks that assist a person with a disability.nounMedium to high in disability-related contexts, low in general everyday use.
- service elevator/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌel.ɪ.veɪ.tər/A dedicated elevator in a building, typically for staff or for moving goods, furniture, or equipment, not intended for general public passenger use.nounB2
- service entrance/ˈsɜːvɪs ˌentrəns/A secondary entrance to a building, used primarily by staff, suppliers, or for receiving deliveries.nounMedium Frequency
- service flat/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌflæt/A self-contained apartment, typically rented furnished, with domestic services such as cleaning and sometimes meals provided by the building management or landlord.nounB2
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