English · Travel & Places
train station
/ˈtreɪn ˌsteɪ.ʃən/
[/ˈtreɪn ˌsteɪ.ʃən/]
stop for trains
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where trains stop so that passengers can get on or off.
Example
They waited at the train station while the morning express slowly pulled onto the platform.
They waited at the train station while the morning express slowly pulled onto the platform.
Etymology
From 'train' (Old French 'trahiner', to drag) and 'station' (Latin 'statio').
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday travel and commuting talk.