room service

American

noun

the serving of food, drinks, etc., to a guest in their room, as at a hotel.
the department or section, as at a hotel, responsible for rendering service of food, drinks, etc., to a guest in their room.

room service British

noun

service in a hotel providing meals, drinks, etc, in guests' rooms

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Etymology

Origin of room service

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Instead, they’re bringing in extra money with the charcoal bedtime lattes they’re ordering from room service and the upgrades for AI-powered beds that analyze sleep quality and hotel-offered sleep doctors.

From The Wall Street Journal

For two days, she sleeps until 1 p.m. or 2 p.m., orders room service, takes a nap before dinner and then sleeps through the night.

From The Wall Street Journal

While stationed at Fort Gordon in Georgia, he appeared in a production of “Room Service.”

From The Wall Street Journal

We would order a cheese platter from room service and debate whether I should become a neurosurgeon or a senator.

From Literature

“Room service,” a voice beside him said.

From Literature

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