police station

noun

: the headquarters of the police for a locality

Examples of police station in a Sentence

They brought him down to the police station for questioning.
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Shifa Hospital said the strike on the police station killed at least 14 including four policewomen, civilians and inmates. Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026 The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, targeting police stations, a high-security prison, paramilitary installations and civilians, with insurgents freeing more than 30 inmates. Abdul Sattar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026 Some people were trapped under the rubble as Israeli strikes targeted shelters, tents for displaced people, residential apartments and a police station, the spokesperson, Basal, said. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026 When they get caught, Iris winds up in the police station while her mother is out of town. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for police station

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of police station was in 1820

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“Police station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20station. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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