noun

substation

Substation (noun) means a facility that converts or regulates electricity from high-voltage transmission lines for local use. Example: “A fault at the substation knocked out power to the whole street.”

noun

A facility that converts or regulates electricity from high-voltage transmission lines for local use.

"A fault at the substation knocked out power to the whole street."

A small local branch of a larger station, such as a police station or post office.

"The neighborhood police substation handles minor complaints so the main precinct doesn't have to."

How to use substation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA smaller, local version of a bigger station — most often used for electricity.

Common pairings

electrical substation power substation police substation

Word forms

substations plural

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Etymology

From sub- ("under, secondary") plus station.

Rhymes for substation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “substation” mean?

The word “substation” means a facility that converts or regulates electricity from high-voltage transmission lines for local use. In plain terms, a smaller, local version of a bigger station — most often used for electricity.

How do you use “substation” in a sentence?

Here is “substation” used in a sentence: “A fault at the substation knocked out power to the whole street.”

What part of speech is “substation”?

“Substation” is a noun.

How many meanings does “substation” have?

“Substation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a facility that converts or regulates electricity from high-voltage transmission lines for local use.