public service

NOUN

government employment or appointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil service

WEAK

benevolences good works philanthropies public life works

Example Sentences

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It requires borrowers to make regular minimum monthly payments of $10 and to be paying back their loans for 30 years before being discharged, unless they are in public service.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Tonia Arey is a real estate agent who said she decided to “enter public service out of concern for the direction of Los Angeles County and a desire to bring stronger accountability to local government.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Without a new generation of young people who value public service being willing to enter politics, "we are in deep doodah", he added.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

She is one of 10 librarians nationwide to receive a 2026 “I Love My Librarian Award” from the ALA for her public service, particularly her work supporting people with disabilities, digital literacy and workforce development.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

A public service, is what he called it.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen