- 1a place where buses or trains stop so that passengers can get on and off; the buildings connected with this a train/bus station a subway station I get off at the next station. Penn Station the main station for work/service
- 2(usually in compounds) a place or building where a service is organized and provided or a special type of work is done a police station a gas station a fire station an agricultural research station a pollution monitoring station see space station
- 3(often in compounds) a radio or television company and the programs it broadcasts a local radio/TV station He tuned to another station. position
- 4a place where someone has to wait and watch or be ready to do work if needed You are not to leave your station without permission. see docking station for army/navy
- 5a small base for the army or navy; the people living in it a naval station
for buses/trains
Check pronunciation: station