station

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.

“Station” is pronounced STAY-shuhn (/ˈsteɪʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “station” used in a sentence: “We waited at the station for the next train to arrive.”

Words with a similar meaning to “station” include affix, anchor, appoint, base, deploy and deposit.

The opposite of “station” — its antonyms — are remove and displace.

Depending on how it is used, “station” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “station” comes from Latin. From Latin statio, "a standing, post, or position," through Old French estation — related to stand and stasis.

“Station” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

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.

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.

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.

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.