full-service

adjective

full-ser·​vice ˈfu̇l-ˈsər-vəs How to pronounce full-service (audio)
: providing comprehensive service of a particular kind
a full-service bank

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The Wine Kitchen, originally conceived as a wine store, has evolved into a full-service, seasonal restaurant with wine as the focus and one of the most popular restaurants in Leesburg, Virginia. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Beyond its 25+ food stalls, visitors will find dine-in restaurants, a full-service bar, a brewery and several retail shops, its website says. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 Vitality At Sea is the full-service spa onboard Star of the Seas. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The first full-service restaurant was opened in Anaheim by founders Carl and Margaret Karcher a few years later. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-service

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of full-service was in 1913

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“Full-service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/full-service. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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full-service

adjective
full-ser·​vice
-ˈsər-vəs
: offering all services of a certain kind
a full-service bank
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