HyperDic: public_utility

English > 1 sense of the expression public utility:
NOUNgrouppublic utility, utility, public utility company, public-service corporationa company that performs a public service
English > public utility: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation.
Synonymsutility, public utility company, public-service corporation
Narrowerbus company, bus serviceA public utility providing local transportation
gas company, gas serviceA public utility that provides gas
power company, power service, electric company, light companyA public utility that provides electricity
telephone company, telephone service, phone company, phone service, telcoA public utility that provides telephone service
water company, waterworksA public utility that provides water
BroaderserviceA company or agency that performs a public service
Spanishempresa de servicio público

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