station
STAY-shuhn
Station (noun) means a regular stopping place for trains, buses, or other transportation. Example: “The bus station is a ten-minute walk from our hotel.”
noun
1
A regular stopping place for trains, buses, or other transportation.
"The bus station is a ten-minute walk from our hotel."
"Please meet me outside the station, near the ticket machines, at six."
"We waited at the station for the next train to arrive."
2
A place equipped and assigned for a particular purpose or job, such as a police station or gas station.
"The petrol station on the corner stays open all night."
"The nearest fire station is just two blocks away."
"She set up her workstation by the window."
3
A company or channel that broadcasts radio or television.
"My grandfather listens to the same radio station every morning while he makes tea."
"The television station apologised after a technical fault interrupted the evening film."
"The local news station covered the story all evening."
verb
1
To assign someone to a particular place to carry out a job or duty.
"The company has stationed a guard at the main gate every night."
"She was stationed in a small coastal town for her first nursing job."
"The soldiers were stationed at a base overseas for a year."
How to use station
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stopping point, an assigned place of work, a broadcaster, or (as a verb) to assign someone somewhere.
Common pairings
train station
gas station
stationed abroad
radio station
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Word forms
- Plural
- stations
- Third person singular
- stations
- Past tense
- stationed
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Etymology
From Latin statio, "a standing, post, or position," through Old French estation — related to stand and stasis.
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Rhymes for station
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “station” mean?
The word “station” means a regular stopping place for trains, buses, or other transportation. In plain terms, a stopping point, an assigned place of work, a broadcaster, or (as a verb) to assign someone somewhere.
How do you pronounce “station”?
“Station” is pronounced STAY-shuhn (/ˈsteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “station” in a sentence?
Here is “station” used in a sentence: “We waited at the station for the next train to arrive.”
What is another word for “station”?
Words with a similar meaning to “station” include affix, anchor, appoint, base, deploy and deposit.
What is the opposite of “station”?
The opposite of “station” — its antonyms — are remove and displace.
What part of speech is “station”?
Depending on how it is used, “station” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “station” come from?
The word “station” comes from Latin. From Latin statio, "a standing, post, or position," through Old French estation — related to stand and stasis.
Is “station” a common word?
“Station” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between a station and a stop?
A station is usually a larger, permanent building or complex with facilities such as ticket offices, platforms, and waiting areas. A stop is smaller and simpler — often just a sign, shelter, or marked curb. Stations typically serve trains and major routes, while stops serve buses and trams.
What is the difference between a station and a terminal?
A station is any regular stopping place along a route, where vehicles pass through. A terminal, or terminus, is the end of the line, where a route begins or finishes and vehicles turn around. A terminal can be a station, but most stations are not terminals.
What are the types of station?
In transport, common types include railway (train) stations, bus and coach stations, metro or subway stations, and tram stops. Beyond transport, the word names other fixed posts or bases, such as a police station, fire station, gas station, or radio station.
What is an example of a station?
London's King's Cross and New York's Grand Central are famous railway stations, complete with platforms, ticketing, and shops. A local bus station where several routes meet, or an underground metro station beneath a busy city, are everyday examples of the word.
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