sta.

Noun

station (plural stations)

1. A regular stopping place for ground transportation.
   • The next station is Esperanza.
2. A ground transportation depot.
   • It's right across from the bus station.

   Synonyms:

   sta, stn

3. A place where one stands or stays or is assigned to stand or stay.
   • From my station at the front door, I greeted every visitor.
4. A place where some object is provided.
   • Collect a knife and fork from the cutlery station on the way to your table.
5. (US) A gas station, service station.
   • Localities across New Jersey imposed curfews to prevent looting. In Monmouth, Ocean and other counties, people waited for hours for gasoline at the few stations that had electricity. Supermarket shelves were stripped bare.2012 October 31, David M. Halbfinger, New York Times, retrieved 31 Oct 2012
6. An official building from which police or firefighters operate.
   • The police station is opposite the fire station.

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