staging area

American  

noun

1. an area, as a port of embarkation, where troops are assembled and readied for transit to a new field of operations.

2. any area or place serving as a point of assembly or preparation on the way to a destination.

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staging area British  

noun

1. a general locality used as a checkpoint or regrouping area for military formations in transit

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Etymology

Origin of staging area

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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staging area

But some neighborhood groups say the proposed staging area would only increase traffic and air pollution in Wilmington.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

Construction has started, with workers assembling domed arches over a staging area which will become the octagon.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

The plans include a large wharf with a staging area for the turbine components, plus a “wet storage” area for the assembled units in the water waiting to be towed away, among other elements.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026

There was a contingency plan: Three smaller planes carrying specialized teams later made their way to the remote staging area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026

Then he opened the door to the staging area, and she blinked at the light and came out, pushing the bags ahead of her.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston