| civil service |
any branch of government that is not part of the legislature, court system, or the military. |
| fire service |
see "fire brigade." |
| food service |
industry generated by those people, places, institutions, and companies that are responsible for meals eaten away from home. |
| in-service |
taking place or available while one is an employee. |
| Internal Revenue Service |
the U.S. government agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal tax laws and collecting federal taxes. (abbr.: IRS) |
| internet service provider |
an organization that provides internet access and related services such as email accounts (often abbreviated as "ISP"). |
| lip service |
insincere expression of good will, devotion, respect, or loyalty. |
| National Health Service |
the British health service, largely financed by taxation, that provides free or inexpensive medical treatment. (abbr.:NHS) |
| National Park Service |
an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior that manages National Parks, National Monuments, and other such property. [2 definitions] |
| National Weather Service |
an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that compiles data on weather conditions and issues weather warnings. |
| news service |
see "news agency." [2 definitions] |
| postal service |
see "post office." |
| public-service corporation |
a private corporation that provides a utility or other service to the public and is regulated by the government. |
| secret service |
a government service that conducts espionage and other undercover operations so as to gain knowledge of, and often to frustrate the activities of, hostile individuals, groups, and governments. [2 definitions] |
| selective service |
a system of compulsory military service, or of selecting those who will serve therein. |
| self-service |
relating to a business in which customers serve themselves. |
| service break |
an instance of winning a game on the opponent's serve, as in tennis. |
| service dog |
a dog that has been specially trained to be able to help a person who has a disability. Some service dogs may guide people who cannot see well. Some service dogs assist in daily living tasks, and some are trained to recognize serious medical events. |
| service entrance |
an entrance, often a back door, used by employees or tradespeople. |
| service line |
a boundary line that a person serving must not step over, as in handball. [2 definitions] |