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 property has several firepits for that evening chill and offers 24-hour room service. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The hotel will rely on robots to handle all major services, including reception, room service, housekeeping, food preparation, and guest assistance. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 The hotel, officially set to open its doors in 2027, will see robots occupy every hospitality role, including reception, room service, cleaning, food preparation and guest support. New Atlas, 26 June 2026 In-room dining serviced by Mama C and Méchant Boeuf mean that order room service feels just as indulgent as dining out. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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