service station

noun

1. Also called gas station. a place equipped for servicing automobiles, as by selling gasoline and oil, making repairs, etc.
2. a place that provides some service, as the repair of equipment, or where parts and supplies are sold, provided, dispensed, etc.

service station

noun

1. a place that supplies fuel, oil, etc, for motor vehicles and often carries out repairs, servicing, etc
2. a place that repairs and sometimes supplies mechanical or electrical equipment

Word History and Origins

Origin of service station¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Related Words

• filling station
• gas station