self-service
(self-ser-vice)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a system or method in which customers serve themselves rather than being served by an employee, often used in restaurants, supermarkets, and other retail settings.
Example Sentence
The self-service restaurant allows customers to choose their meals and pay at the counter.
More Example Sentences
Many grocery stores have adopted a self-service model to reduce wait times for customers.
Synonyms
self-help; do-it-yourself; automated service
Antonyms
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