How to Use self-service in a Sentence

self-service

noun
Definition of self-servicenext
  • Gas stations would have to charge the same amount for self-service and full-service gas.
    — Julia Shumway, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The main gear is very strong, and an easy access side plate allows self-service.
    — Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • Making the shift to self-service and online buying must be done in pieces.
    — Kimberly Deobald, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Every time there’s a spike in gas prices, bills seeking to end self-service pop up.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Under the new law, there can’t be more self-service pumps at a gas station than full-service ones.
    — Andrew Selsky, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Cast your mind back to a time when no one was the least bit concerned about salad bar-style self-service toppings.
    — oregonlive, 15 July 2023
  • The area features three betting windows, 15 self-service kiosks, TVs, a full-service bar and food from the Wings and Rings menu.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Many restaurants have set up self-service kiosks to comply.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
  • What to Consider This is a self-service hotel, and pets are not allowed.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Customers place their items in bins at self-service stations and pay — without having to scan items.
    — Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The location offers 17 self-service kiosks, or bets can taken placed by the ticket-writer at the counter near the skywalk and on the casino floor.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2023
  • There were seven mass shootings on Saturday - the most of any day this year Chen used to own a self-service laundry and is now retired.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Meals will be self-service dine-in and carry-out options, with $12 adult dinners and children's dinners.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2024
  • As card readers began to be installed at pumps in the 1980s, the popularity of self-service rose.
    — Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, 27 June 2023
  • Fuel pumps out of order at a Gull self-service gas station in Wellington, New Zealand.
    — Scharon Harding, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
  • One way to cut those costs is by increasing self-service purchasing of its software.
    — Brody Ford, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Both plans include a refillable mug for each person on the plan that can be used at any self-service beverage station at the hotels.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Chaos at the airport!Pro strategies for surviving the next air travel meltdown AI, self-service are taking over travel.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
  • Here's what to know about the self-service airport security checkpoints.
    — Michael Salerno, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Edwards noted that the percentage of stations that sold food was double in states that allowed gas self-service compared to those that banned the practice.
    — Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Other types of self-service bikes are available for locals and tourists who would like to bike their way through the city: Lime, Dott, and Tier are all available through their respective mobile apps.
    — Juliette Gache, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2024
  • Then, place your pitcher on the bar cart or serving area alongside a giant bowl of ice as well as some fun and decorative glassware for self-service.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 June 2024
  • Prior to the minimum wage hike, Ghai said 25% of his locations already had self-service kiosks systems.
    — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
  • That said, Rogers is here to suggest safe dermaplaning tools and techniques to implement during your next self-service.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Some banking services may be available, such as self-service ATM tellers for withdrawals or deposits.
    — Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
  • To reduce labor costs, Rise customers order and pay online or via kiosk, then pick up their food from self-service heated lockers onsite.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Walmart is joining the ranks of retailers rethinking self-checkout, with the industry giant in the process of removing the self-service lanes at a store in Missouri.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Airports, coffee shops, restaurants and stadiums now have self-service kiosks.
    — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 9 May 2023
  • Also, consider handing out the treats instead of leaving them unattended for self-service.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
  • In turn, Wagons-Lits’ offerings came to value convenience over comfort, including self-service buffet cars filled with cheaper, cafeteria-style food.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024

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