station
Translation
station, post, base
Examples
The train arrives at the station.
The train arrives at the station.
He works at the police station.
He works at the police station.
What is your favorite radio station?
What is your favourite radio station?
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((...)) station a place for a specific purpose The train is at the train station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: terminal, depot, stop, post
Etymology
From Latin 'statio' meaning 'a standing, post, position', related to 'stare' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Think of a place where things 'stand' still for a moment, like a train at a station.