service station

American  

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.

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service station British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of service station

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

In Portland, Ore., an independent service station owner turned off his pumps and turned his place into a drive-through taco shop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“People are panicking,” the owner of one service station told the Courant.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

"The most simple disadvantage is financial," says board member Rob Butland, in full team tracksuit at a service station.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

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

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

They owned a barbershop, a pool hall, and a service station.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

Related Words

• filling station
• gas station