room service

noun

: service provided to hotel guests in their rooms
also : the hotel department responsible for such service
ordered a meal from room service

Examples of room service in a Sentence

He ordered a meal from room service.
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The medical team wheels the body out of the cabin under a curtain on a room service trolley so as not to disturb the passengers, then uses the flower shop walk-in freezer as a morgue. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025 Luxury apartments are set to feature refined design with thoughtful Japanese details, premium amenities—including Nobu dining and room service—an exclusive swimming pool, spa, podium garden and gym, as well as unparalleled access to the bustling city through a dedicated experience concierge team. Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Don’t forget the room service (aka your favorite takeout), or cater to your partner by being their personal room service attendant. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025 Additionally, Charcot offers 24/7 room service at no additional cost, plus in-room minibars stocked with beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for room service

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of room service was in 1916

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“Room service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room%20service. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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