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Station

UK /["/ˈsteɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˈsteɪʃn/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • terminal
  • depot
  • stop
  • platform

Antonyms

  • departure
  • dismantle

Common mistakes

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