Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

station

noun

/ˈsteɪʃən/

Definition

A place where trains, buses, or other vehicles stop to pick up or drop off passengers.

Examples

The train station was crowded with passengers waiting for their trains.
We will meet at the bus station at noon.
The police station is just around the corner.

Meaning

The term ‘station’ often refers to a location designed for the boarding and alighting of transport services, such as trains, buses, or other transit systems. It can also refer to a facility of an organization like a police station or a fire station.