service book

noun

1. a book containing the forms of worship used in divine services.

Word History and Origins

Origin of service book¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

The service at St Margaret's Church heard Mr Watson was a "quiet, unassuming" man and "perfect gentleman" who had treasured his certificate of service book.

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But the King's Fund warns that if the government wants to balance the health service books, then staffing levels will have to be reduced and waiting time targets relaxed, so patient care could be compromised.

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The diarist himself was nearly blind through malnutrition and, according to his soldier's service book, had malaria four times.

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The Methodist Church introduced a new service book in 1999 which uses both male and female language for God, "our Father and our Mother".

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When I interviewed New York City restaurant king Danny Meyer for this article, I read his customer service book, Setting the Table.

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