station house
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of station house
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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The property caught the attention of the content creator behind the Housing Horrors TikTok account, where a video was posted dubbing the old station house the "scariest house on Rightmove".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Her foundation dates back to 2010, when local business owners visited a station house that did not have a washing machine capable of cleaning the toxins from heavy turnout coats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
In the late 19th century, they began to use call boxes, booths where they could send telegraphs or dial a station house.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2023
“I do best when I’m under pressure,” Schneider said at the station house late last month, growing more animated with each word and rapping on a table with his knuckles.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
The trucks pulled up to the station house.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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