station

Meanings

• noun

  A stop on a railway, bus, or tram line where passengers can board or alight.

• noun

  A post or place from which something is operated or controlled.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsteɪʃən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsteɪʃən/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈsteɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

channel , sta , stn , farm , ranch , base , military base

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with station
station , nation , creature , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of station that leads to same result
station , stations , stationed , stationing , station break , station breaks , station house , station houses , station wagon , station wagons , comfort station , comfort stations , earth station , earth stations , experiment station , experiment stations , filling station , filling stations , fire station , fire stations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Old French word 'estacion' meaning 'stopping place' or 'standing'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest railway station is Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, which covers an area of 48.5 square kilometers.

2. The term 'station wagon' refers to a type of automobile with a large cargo area behind the passenger compartment.

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Related Concepts

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1. transportation: Stations are closely associated with transportation systems, including trains, buses, and trams.

2. public transit: Stations serve as key points in public transit systems, allowing passengers to access various modes of transportation.

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Culture

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Stations have played a significant role in literature and art, particularly in the context of trains. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes the green light at the end of Daisy Buchanan's dock as the 'green light on the dock'. This image has become a powerful symbol of longing and desire. In visual art, stations are often depicted as bustling hubs of activity, reflecting the sense of movement and connection.

How to Memorize "station"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'station', visualize a train stopping at a platform with passengers getting on and off.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'station' with the idea of a stop or pause, such as a pause button on a remote control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'station' as 'Stop And Take On New Passengers'.

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