self-service

[self-sur-vis] / ˈsɛlfˈsɜr vɪs /

NOUN

ability to serve oneself

Synonyms

STRONG

buffet smorgasbord

WEAK

self-serve

Example Sentences

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I have no problem with no-frills service or self-service when I am getting a deal in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“But it is still early days as self-service launched only in late 2025.”

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

A total of 90% of the calls are now resolved by self-service options or callbacks.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Skip the massages and instead focus on the facilities: complimentary self-service masks and scrubs make it easy to relax and indulge in the spa experience.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

It was early, not yet nine, and Perry was the first customer at the Washateria, a self-service laundry.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote