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station

/ˈsteɪʃən/noun

A place where trains or buses regularly stop so passengers can get on and off.

Example sentences

  • “The train leaves from the central station at nine.”
  • “Let's meet at the bus station at eight tomorrow morning.”

Also the base word in many compounds: 'gas station', 'police station', 'fire station', 'radio station'.

Synonyms for station

  • depot

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