station
A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.
Examples
3 of 5I am waiting for you at the train station.
I am waiting for you at the place where trains stop.
The international delegation shall depart from the central station at 09:00.
The official group will leave the main transport hub at nine o'clock.
See you at the station in ten minutes!
Meet me at the station in ten minutes.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'stand'. A station is a place where vehicles and people 'stand' and wait.
Quick Quiz
The bus ____ is crowded because it is rush hour.
Correct!
The correct answer is: station
Examples
I am waiting for you at the train station.
everydayI am waiting for you at the place where trains stop.
The international delegation shall depart from the central station at 09:00.
formalThe official group will leave the main transport hub at nine o'clock.
See you at the station in ten minutes!
informalMeet me at the station in ten minutes.
The study analyzes the impact of the new metro station on local property values.
academicThe research looks at how the new subway stop affects the price of nearby houses.
Our new office is conveniently located right next to the main bus station.
businessOur workplace is in a good location near the primary bus terminal.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
power station
a building where electricity is produced
fire station
a building for firefighters and their equipment
way station
a stopping place on a journey
Often Confused With
A 'stop' (like a bus stop) is often just a sign on a street, whereas a 'station' is usually a larger building with facilities.
Stationary (ending in -ary) means not moving, while station (the noun) refers to the place.
Usage Notes
In British English, 'railway station' is very common, while 'train station' is standard in American English. Use the preposition 'at' when you are located there (at the station).
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'in the station' when they mean the general location; 'at the station' is more natural unless you are specifically emphasizing being inside the building structure.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'stand'. A station is a place where vehicles and people 'stand' and wait.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'statio', which means a standing place or a position.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many European and Asian cities, the central train station is a historical landmark and the heart of the city's social and commercial life.
Quick Quiz
The bus ____ is crowded because it is rush hour.
Correct!
The correct answer is: station
Related Grammar Rules
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