Main Entry:

¹sta·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˈstā-shən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English stacioun, from Anglo-French estation, statiun, from Latin station-, statio, from stare to stand — more at stand

Date:

14th century

1 a: the place or position in which something or someone stands or is assigned to stand or remain b: any of the places in a manufacturing operation at which one part of the work is done c: equipment used usually by one person for performing a particular job2: the act or manner of standing : posture3: a stopping place: as a (1): a regular stopping place in a transportation route <a bus station> (2): the building connected with such a stopping place : depot 3 b: one of the stations of the cross 4 a: a post or sphere of duty or occupation b: a stock farm or ranch especially of Australia or New Zealand5: standing, rank <a woman of high station>6: a place for specialized observation and study of scientific phenomena <a seismological station> <a marine biological station>7: a place established to provide a public service: as a (1): fire station (2): police station b: a branch post office 8: gas station9 a: a complete assemblage of radio or television equipment for transmitting or receiving b: the place in which such a station is located