Station
/ˈsteɪʃn/noun
A place where trains stop for people to get on or off.
I'll meet you at the train station.
Often appears as...
- train station
- station platform
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Variety of Trains
The term can refer to stops for different train types, like subway or freight trains.
Let's catch the subway at the downtown station.
Pro Tip 2/3Typical Facilities
Stations often have shops, restrooms, and waiting areas for passengers.
I bought a snack at the station before boarding.
Pro Tip 3/3Station Jargon
Familiarize with terms like 'platform', 'track', and 'concourse' used at train stations.
The announcement said our train leaves from platform 9.
Compare with
centredepotfacilitypositionpoststationarystopterminal
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