Definition

To give more service than is necessary or appropriate.

Example

The restaurant was criticized for overserving its customers, making them feel uncomfortable.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I felt like they really overservice customers at that restaurant last night.

Yeah, it was a bit much, wasn’t it?

I mean, it’s nice to be taken care of, but not every five minutes!

Exactly! Sometimes, less is more when it comes to service.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overservice → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "service" (from Old French *servir*, meaning to serve). The word "overservice" means to serve excessively or beyond what is necessary.

Memory Tip

Think of serving someone 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why overservice means to serve too much.

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