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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After a life devoted to public service or writing for think tanks, he isn’t a wealthy man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle,” Gabbard wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle."

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

McKee, a former businessman, had held several junior ministerial roles previously but is now stepping up to the cabinet for the first time as public service reform secretary, with the government eyeing big savings.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I convinced them to open a DVD library in the corner of the store, like a public service preserving our cinematic history.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed