adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing a facility in which the customer performs the work rather than being waited on. not-comparable

   "Self-serve gas stations are popular with owners because they need fewer attendants."

Synonyms

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;self-serviceserve-self

Antonyms

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full-service

Example

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"Self-serve gas stations are popular with owners because they need fewer attendants."

Etymology

From self- + serve.

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