public service

noun

1. the business of supplying an essential commodity, as gas or electricity, or a service, as transportation, to the general public.

2. government employment; civil service.

3. a service to the public rendered without charge by a profit-making organization.

   This radio program has been brought to you as a public service.

public service

noun

1. 1. government employment

   2. the management and administration of the affairs of a political unit, esp the civil service

2. 1. a service provided for the community

      buses provide a public service

   2. ( as modifier )

      a public-service announcement

3. British equivalent: civil service. the service responsible for the public administration of the government of a country. It excludes the legislative, judicial, and military branches. Members of the public service have no official political allegiance and are not generally affected by changes of governments

Word History and Origins

Origin of public service¹

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

Milei's critics argue that the price of his changes have been recession, job losses, weaker public services and declining household budgets.

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A detailed breakdown, with spreadsheets showing funding for public services, will follow on 3 November.

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The video opens by describing a major biking accident that upended Beutner’s life about 17 years ago, leading him to enter public service and “take a different path.”

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Gareth Hughes, from the Green Party, is calling for more green jobs for people where they live and better public services - including more evening bus services.

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The Treasury said the chancellor had been clear the Budget would strike the right balance between funding public services, while also encouraging growth and investment.

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Related Words

• civil service