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

This recent case illustrated how a tip-off at a service station led to a swift police response and the recovery of trafficking victims.

From BBC

This is 85 acres of green belt on the edge of London between Potters Bar and the South Mimms service station.

From BBC

"It's is like a service station for birds."

From BBC

At the end of the short trail, the fuel offered inside Saar’s compact service station, a shiny tin shack sheltered among trees, is spiritual nourishment.

From Los Angeles Times

Charlotte received the news while visiting her grandad in hospital while Lauren was parked up at a service station.

From BBC

Related Words

• filling station 
• gas station