Definitions

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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I want to thank the brilliant No 10 staff and our country's extraordinary civil service, who dedicate their lives to public service.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

This was unlike previous Fed chairs who mostly came from banking, law, public service or business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

"I've known and respected Jay Clayton for decades. His intelligence, temperament and deep commitment to public service will make him a terrific DNI," added Jim Hines, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As somebody who was at the DOJ for 21 years, I find that to be anathema to how I thought about public service.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Like she’s reciting something she heard on a public service announcement while watching cartoons with her idiot brother.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman