station

Definition

A stopping place.

Etymology

From Middle English stacioun, borrowed from Anglo-Norman estation, from Latin statiōnem, accusative of statiō (“standing, post, job, position”), whence also Italian stazione. Doublet of stagione. Cognate with Ancient Greek ἵστημι (hístēmi), στάσις (stásis), Old English standan (whence English stand).

Example Sentences

• "The next station is Esperanza."
• "It's right across from the bus station."
• "From my station at the front door, I greeted every visitor."