service station

noun

1. Also called gas station. a place equipped for servicing automobiles, as by selling gasoline and oil, making repairs, etc.
2. a place that provides some service, as the repair of equipment, or where parts and supplies are sold, provided, dispensed, etc.

service station

noun

1. a place that supplies fuel, oil, etc, for motor vehicles and often carries out repairs, servicing, etc
2. a place that repairs and sometimes supplies mechanical or electrical equipment

Word History and Origins

Origin of service station¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The metal grating of the Showa Shell service station was only half-raised.

From The Daily Beast

Ten minutes later, Delancy drove the get-away car out of the service station.

From Project Gutenberg

His eyes turned toward the door leading into the service station office.

From Project Gutenberg

I tell them to get out of my sight and go over to the service station and get themselves greased up.

From Project Gutenberg

Go to the service station handling the make of car you drive and have it done there.

From Project Gutenberg

Went to work with—a friend wanted me to go to work with him in a service station, Conoco Service Station.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• filling station
• gas station