Meaning of the word "utility company" in English

What does "utility company" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

utility company

US /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
UK /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

Noun

a business that provides a public service such as electricity, water, or gas

Example:
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I need to call the utility company to report a power outage.
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Our monthly bill from the utility company includes charges for water and gas.