Traditional
Still common
Definition
Service station / petrol station.
Example Sentence
"Pop into the servo and grab some milk."
Where "Servo" Comes From
"Servo" is the Australian shortening of "service station", following the classic "-o" ending pattern seen in "bottleo" and "arvo."
It's been standard, near-universal Australian usage for decades.
How Aussies Actually Use It
It's used for any fuel station, which in Australia often doubles as a convenience store and snack stop.
"Servo pie" and "servo coffee" are affectionately regarded parts of Australian road-trip culture.
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