police station
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of police station
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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"They are still in the police station undergoing questioning in the presence of their parents because they are minors," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
“You’re bleeding all over my counter,” one gripes when Miao races to a police station to report the crime.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
A crowd initially took part in a demonstration outside the city centre police station before gathering close to the Digwa family home.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The same month, a New York court convicted Lu Jianwang, a U.S. citizen, for his part in setting up a police station in New York on behalf of China, and obstructing justice by destroying evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Maybe she could ask about a police station and allow herself to be deported.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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