station agent

noun

1. a person who manages a small railroad station.

Word History and Origins

Origin of station agent¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

This video, shot May 10 by a terrified station agent and posted one month later, contains nudity and profanity.

From The Daily Beast

The boys did a war dance on the platform, giving the station agent good cause to think they were a little bit touched in the head.

From Project Gutenberg

They are cooking some food for you at the post office and the station agent has agreed to stop the Vancouver express.

From Project Gutenberg

Meanwhile, in the privacy of the baggage room, the station-agent was whispering excitedly to his companion.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides the Station Agent stood the third fellow, also with a drawn and leveled weapon.

From Project Gutenberg

The newcomer casually inquired for the station agent and one of the fellows stared at him morosely, making no reply.

From Project Gutenberg