station
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A building or stopping point where trains, buses, or other vehicles pick up and drop off passengers.
Usage notes
"Station" covers many kinds of stopping points, a train station, a police station, or a TV station.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She waited on the platform at the _____ for the next train."
Answer: station
In your own words, what does "station" mean?
A building or stopping point where trains, buses, or other vehicles pick up and drop off passengers.
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