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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Kanticha Singkhon, 25, was at the police station to pick up a handbag and other personal belongings of her mother, who died in the fire. ABC News, 15 July 2026 However, before the group reconvenes, Paula takes some time to dig into the files in the flash drive that Ashley dropped at the police station. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 8 July 2026 The special day commenced at Bay Village City Hall and concluded with a celebratory pizza party at the local police station. Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Cooling centers will be available throughout the week at community service centers, libraries, Chicago Park District fieldhouses, City College of Chicago facilities, and police stations during their hours of operation. Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 1 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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