social service

noun

1. organized welfare efforts carried on under professional auspices by trained personnel.

Other Words From

• social-service adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of social service¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

“What social service programs are you going to have to decrease funding for?”

From Los Angeles Times

A report found that the social service system failed the Turpin children, who ranged in age from 2 to 29 when they were rescued by authorities from their parents’ home after their 17-year-old sister escaped and called 911.

From Los Angeles Times

The 31-year-old is currently serving as a social service agent in the military as he had been ruled unfit for regular combat duty.

From BBC

Suga started his service last year and is working as a social service agent after being ruled unfit for regular combat duty.

From BBC

This is generally done by third-party vendors, often “street teams,” who solicit in front of public buildings — such as social service benefits offices — or near supermarkets.

From Los Angeles Times