way station
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way station

noun

Definition of WAY STATION

1
: a station set between principal stations on a line of travel (as a railroad)
2
: an intermediate stopping place

Examples of WAY STATION

  1. <a way station for truck drivers>

First Known Use of WAY STATION

1850

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