Synonyms for

Stations

Verb / ˈsteɪʃʌnz / Another word for stations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Places where a particular activity or service is carried out, e.g. bus station, train station.

Synonyms & similar words

send station stationsofthecross place stations post depots terminals stops posts stands bases centers facilities headquarters outposts ports points positions posts quarters spots stops terminals wharves yards

Synonyms by register

Formal

posts locations sites positions venues

Informal

stops places spots bases

Literary

haunts abodes quarters

Antonyms

movement progress journey travel departure nomadism

Common collocations

  • train stations
  • bus stations
  • police stations
  • radio stations
  • fire stations
  • research stations
  • service stations
  • military stations

Word family

noun station
verb station
adjective stationary

Usage note

The plural 'stations' can refer to physical locations or to points in a process or sequence. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I waited at the station for my train to arrive.
  2. The bus station was crowded with people waiting for their buses.
  3. The radio station played my favorite song.
  4. The gas station is on the corner of the street.
  5. The police station is open 24 hours a day.

Quotes

  • The station is the place where one stands to wait for the train that never comes. - Jules Renard
  • A station is where a train stops. A platform is where it stops for you. - Paul Theroux
  • I'd like to have a radio station that was as much about poetry as about music. - Leonard Cohen

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