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stations
STAY-shuhnz
Stations (noun) means plural of station; regular stopping places, assigned posts, or broadcasting channels. Example: “The train stops at four stations before reaching the city center.”
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Plural of station; regular stopping places, assigned posts, or broadcasting channels.
"The train stops at four stations before reaching the city center."
"The radio stations in this area mostly play pop music all day."
"Firefighters took up their stations around the building as the alarm sounded."
How to use stations
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one station — stopping places, work posts, or broadcast channels.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “stations” mean?
The word “stations” means plural of station; regular stopping places, assigned posts, or broadcasting channels. In plain terms, more than one station — stopping places, work posts, or broadcast channels.
How do you pronounce “stations”?
“Stations” is pronounced STAY-shuhnz (/ˈsteɪ.ʃənz/ in IPA).
How do you use “stations” in a sentence?
Here is “stations” used in a sentence: “The train stops at four stations before reaching the city center.”
What part of speech is “stations”?
“Stations” is a noun.
Is “stations” a common word?
“Stations” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What are the different types of stations?
Stations come in many forms. Transport stations include railway, train, bus, and subway stations, plus gas or petrol stations. There are broadcasting stations for radio and television, and posts like police stations, fire stations, and power stations. In space there are space stations, and in offices, workstations. Each is a fixed base for a purpose.
What is the difference between a station and a stop?
A station is a larger, permanent facility, usually with buildings, platforms, and staff — a place where you can wait, buy tickets, or change services. A stop is a simpler, marked point where a vehicle pauses, like a bus stop, often just a sign or shelter. Stations are bigger; stops are minimal.
What is an example of stations in a sentence?
'The train calls at five stations before the city.' 'Several radio stations covered the event.' 'The firefighters returned to their stations.' The word shifts with context — stopping places on a route, broadcasting channels, or assigned posts — but each sense involves fixed points where something is based or takes place.
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