Definition

Noun: - A public utility that provides electricity: "Power service" refers to the organization, company, or system responsible for generating and distributing electrical power to homes, businesses, and other consumers in a specific area.

Usage

• The term "power service" is used to describe the essential utility service that supplies electricity. It is often discussed in contexts related to infrastructure, billing, outages, and regulations.
• It functions as a compound noun. The primary definition and usage pertain to the combined term "power service."

Examples

• Noun:
  • After the storm, the power service was restored within 24 hours.
  • You need to contact your local power service to set up a new account.
  • The reliability of the city's power service is excellent.

Advanced Usage

• "to be without power service": to have no electricity supply.
  • The rural village was without power service for a week.
• "power service provider": a more specific term for the company supplying electricity.
  • Consumers can sometimes choose their power service provider in deregulated markets.

Variants and Related Words

• Electric company (n): A common synonym for a power service utility.
• Utility company (n): A broader term that can include providers of electricity, gas, and water.
• Grid operator (n): An entity that manages the transmission system for electricity.

Synonyms

• Electric utility
• Power company
• Electrical service

Related Phrases

• Power outage: A period when electricity is not available.
  • The power service warned customers of a planned power outage for maintenance.
• Service interruption: A temporary stop in the power supply.
  • The power service apologized for the brief service interruption.

Noun

1. a public utility that provides electricity