outstation

noun

Definition of outstationnext
as in station

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  1. station
  2. terminal
Noun
  • After filling our brushes with mouthwash from docking station reservoirs, Sarah and I brushed our teeth side-by-side (a first for both of us professionally).
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities said video footage showed Robinson, who then lived in Washington County, Utah, arriving and moving around on the campus, as member station KUER reported.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of station
Noun
  • Working with a ship that uses an advanced civilian nuclear reactor, the project is looking at what port facilities will be needed and the radiation safety measures tailored for a high-density container terminal.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On a recent weekday morning at the ferry terminal, Kucera's guards answered passengers' questions and provided directions.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of terminal
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“Outstation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstation. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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