station

¹sta·tion

noun \ˈstā-shən\

Definition of STATION

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 job

2

: the act or manner of standing : posture

3

: 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 Zealand

5

: 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 station

9

a : a complete assemblage of radio or television equipment for transmitting or receiving b : the place in which such a station is located

Examples of STATION

1. They drove him to the bus station.
2. The waiters were at their stations in the dining room.
3. The sailors were ordered to man their battle stations.
4. He had married above his station.
5. They were aware of her station in life.

Origin of STATION

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to STATION

Synonyms: position, post, quarter

Related Words: assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation

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Rhymes with STATION

Asian, Haitian, nation, Nation, ration, Thracian