station
noun
sta·tion
| \ ˈstā-shən
\
\
Definition of station
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the place or position in which something or someone stands or is assigned to stand or remain
b
: any of the places in a manufacturing operation at which one part of the work is done
c
: equipment used usually by one person for performing a particular job
2
: the act or manner of standing : posture
3
: a stopping place: such as
a(1)
: a regular stopping place in a transportation route
a bus station
(2)
: the building connected with such a stopping place : depot sense 3
b
: one of the stations of the cross
4a
: a post or sphere of duty or occupation
b
: a stock farm or ranch especially of Australia or New Zealand
6
: a place for specialized observation and study of scientific phenomena
a seismological station a marine biological station
7
: a place established to provide a public service: such as
a(1)
: fire station
(2)
: police station
b
: a branch post office
8
: gas station
9a
: a complete assemblage of radio or television equipment for transmitting or receiving
b
: the place in which such a station is located
station
verb
stationed;
stationing\ ˈstā-sh(ə-)niŋ
\
\
Definition of station (Entry 2 of 2)
: to assign to or set in a station or position : post
station a guard at the door
Keep scrolling for more
Examples of station in a Sentence
Noun
They drove him to the bus station. The waiters were at their stations in the dining room. The sailors were ordered to man their battle stations. He had married above his station. They were aware of her station in life.Verb
He stationed the guards around the camp. They stationed troops at the border. He stationed himself by the door to greet the guests.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Sinclair Broadcast Group increased its growing presence in sports programming by acquiring a 20% stake in a New York Yankees baseball network, the Hunt Valley TV station owner said Thursday. — Lorraine Mirabella, baltimoresun.com, "Sinclair Broadcast acquires stake in Yankees sports network," 29 Aug. 2019 New bands are popping up and playing all around town, both at live venues and over the airwaves on local stations like Birmingham Mountain Radio. — al, "4 festivals to attend this month, plus August events," 1 Aug. 2019 By the end of 2017, Cambodia’s government had closed more than two dozen local radio stations, some of which had rebroadcast RFA’s programs. — Washington Post, "Verdict delayed for 2 Cambodia journalists in espionage case," 31 Aug. 2019 Tevin and Ashley were adopted by their great aunt and lived in Cleveland, local station WOIO reports. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, "Simone Biles Grew Up in a Different Household Than Her Brother, Who Is Now Charged With Murder," 30 Aug. 2019 According to the local news station, Kennard took the time to apologize for his past before receiving his re-sentencing. — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, "He was sentenced to life in prison for robbing a bakery. More than 35 years later, he's going home," 30 Aug. 2019 According to Salisbury ABC local station WMDT-TV, Shawe owned a 1% stake in the company during the dispute. — Bo Erickson, CBS News, "Woman angry at Biden buys $500,000 in ads against him," 29 Aug. 2019 The address will be carried on the Chicago Tribune website and by other local TV and radio stations. — Lisa Donovan, chicagotribune.com, "The Spin: How Mayor Lori Lightfoot, team wrote the big speech | J.B. Pritzker fractures thigh bone | Sasha Obama heads to University of Michigan," 29 Aug. 2019 Jeff Klinzman, an adjunct English professor of nearly 10 years at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, made the remark after a local TV station questioned him over his social media activity. — Fox News, "Iowa prof says 'I am Antifa'; once posted desire to bash Trump with baseball bat," 23 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
American forces stationed at Bourg la Reine and Bagneaux started moving into the city at 8:15 a.m. Le Clerc gave a brief interview, but a spokesman at his headquarters said no details were known of any armistice in Paris. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Paris was liberated 75 years ago," 25 Aug. 2019 Oakley, who is stationed at nearby Fort Bliss, was at the mall when the shooting unfolded. — Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "Army soldier saves multiple children during El Paso rampage: "I did that because that is what I was trained to do"," 5 Aug. 2019 Some of the protesters there approached a metal fence outside the complex and began heckling police officers in riot gear who were stationed inside. — Mike Ives, BostonGlobe.com, "Police fire tear gas and rubber bullets in Hong Kong as protesters target Chinese office," 21 July 2019 Rave review: Alex Hoiles, who is stationed on Oahu with the Navy, took her visiting mom to intimate Lanikai, one of her favorite beaches. — Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY, "Move over, Waikiki and Hanauma Bay. Here are 10 must-see beaches on Oahu," 19 June 2019 Clyde's attack began about 8:40 a.m., and three officers from the Federal Protective Service who were stationed at the building confronted him. — Jake Bleiberg, chicagotribune.com, "Masked gunman carrying high-powered rifle killed in exchange of gunfire with officers outside Dallas courthouse," 17 June 2019 Still, fear over the Vagos’ potential involvement led police to station a large contingent of officers outside the hospital where the wounded officers were being treated. — Los Angeles Times, "Riverside shootout between cop doing his ‘dream job’ and troubled felon ends in heartbreak," 14 Aug. 2019 Many were detected by a pack of 16 feather- and skin-sniffing dogs stationed at airports and bus stations. — Washington Post, "Songbirds silenced as Colombia fights wildlife trafficking," 14 Aug. 2019 Instead of having their games constantly moved from station to station under their previous radio partnership with Arizona Sports, the Coyotes can now expect to be guaranteed a spot on the dial as well as have on-demand content available digitally. — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Arizona Coyotes' radio move to Fox Sports 910, iHeartMedia more than a dial change," 13 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'station.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for station
station
noun
English Language Learners Definition of station
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a place where buses, trains, etc., regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off
: a place where someone does a job or waits for a task
old-fashioned
: a p