stations
word · lemma: station
Definition
A station is a place or center for a particular service or activity, such as trains, buses, police, or radio and TV. The plural form "stations" refers to more than one such place or center.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for transport in everyday English: "train station", "bus station", "subway station". It can also mean service centers like "police station" or broadcasting organizations like TV or radio "stations". Do not confuse it with "season".
Example Sentences
The two stations are close to each other.
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This map shows all the bus stations in town.
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We listened to three radio stations last night.
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Most of the stations on this line have elevators now.
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I switched stations because I didn't like the song that was playing.
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During rush hour, the downtown stations get really crowded.
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