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Station

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsteɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsteɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Station

a place where trains stop so that passengers can get on and off; the buildings connected with this

In simple words: A place where people get on and off trains, buses, or other transport.

Station in a sentence

• The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
• We waited for hours at the bus station.
• The police station is located downtown.
• I saw a movie at the cinema station last night.
• The radio station plays my favorite songs all day.

How to use Station

Commonly used to refer to places for trains and buses. In formal settings, include the type, e.g., 'train station.' Avoid using 'station' alone when referring to a specific type without context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a train 'staying' at a station as it lets passengers on and off.

Related words

Collocations with Station

• rail
• railroad
• railway
• get to
• go to
• leave
• building
• platform
• car park
• at a/​the station
• in a/​the station
• rail
• railroad
• railway
• get to
• go to
• leave
• building
• platform
• car park
• at a/​the station
• in a/​the station
• ambulance
• fire
• lifeboat
• operate
• run
• close
• house
• forecourt
• attendant
• radio
• television
• TV
• get
• pick up
• tune in to
• air something
• broadcast something
• play something
• manager

Synonyms for Station

• terminal
• depot
• stop
• platform

Opposites of Station

• departure
• dismantle

Common mistakes with Station

• Confused with 'stationary' which means not moving.
• Omitting the type of station when specificity is needed.
• Using 'station' for places other than transport hubs.

Frequently asked questions about Station

What does Station mean?

A place where people get on and off trains, buses, or other transport.

What is the definition of Station?

a place where trains stop so that passengers can get on and off; the buildings connected with this

How do you use Station in a sentence?

The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.

Can you give another example of Station?

We waited for hours at the bus station.

What are synonyms for Station?

Common alternatives include terminal, depot, stop, platform.

What is the opposite of Station?

Opposite meanings include departure, dismantle.

What words go with Station?

It commonly pairs with rail, railroad, railway, get to, go to, leave, building, platform, car park, at a/​the station, in a/​the station, rail, railroad, railway, get to, go to, leave, building, platform, car park, at a/​the station, in a/​the station, ambulance, fire, lifeboat, operate, run, close, house, forecourt, attendant, radio, television, TV, get, pick up, tune in to, air something, broadcast something, play something, manager.

What are common mistakes when using Station?

Confused with 'stationary' which means not moving. Omitting the type of station when specificity is needed. Using 'station' for places other than transport hubs.

How do you pronounce Station?

US: /["/ˈsteɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsteɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Station?

Commonly used to refer to places for trains and buses. In formal settings, include the type, e.g., 'train station.' Avoid using 'station' alone when referring to a specific type without context.

What CEFR level is Station?

"Station" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.