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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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. Lauren Victory, CBS News, 30 June 2026 In an investigation room at the police station, Carman issued a message to the victim’s family before being transferred to the Pattaya Provincial Court. CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Historically, the only overnight cooling options were police stations, which are not neutral spaces for many unhoused residents, immigrants and people of color. Chuka Onuh, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Staff at a Long Island animal shelter had scanned Apollo's microchip after finding him outside a police station. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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