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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Since she works in a nonprofit hospital system in Florida, she also qualified for public service loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

In closing remarks, Jiang said journalism is a public service “because when there is an emergency, we run to the crisis — not away from it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 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

King Charles has delivered a personal video message remembering the life of public service of his "darling Mama", the late Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her 100th birthday.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“They performed a great public service in showing the people who did become frightened that they should not be so gullible.”

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow