Service Entrance (Noun)
Meaning
An entrance intended for the use of servants or for delivery of goods and removal of refuse.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old mansion had a separate service entrance for the staff to use, keeping them out of sight of the main house.
- The delivery driver was instructed to use the service entrance at the back of the building to avoid disrupting the main lobby.
- In many large hotels, the service entrance is used for receiving goods and supplies without disturbing the guests.
- The service entrance was also used for taking out the trash and recyclables, keeping the main entrance clean and tidy.
- The butler showed the new maid how to use the service entrance to get to the kitchen without going through the main part of the house.