answering service
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of answering service
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Moreover, I felt like I had to beg or charm the doctor’s secretary or answering service for whatever it was that I needed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
That neurologist wasn’t on call, she was told by the answering service, but someone would call her back.
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
The phone for McCloskey’s campaign rang unanswered Tuesday and a message left with his law office’s answering service wasn’t immediately returned.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2021
"We'll have our answering service up tomorrow," Jerry Carr replied in jest.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2021
Eventually a company representative or answering service picked up the call.
From Underground by Suelette Dreyfus
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