station-to-station

American  

[stey-shuhn-tuh-stey-shuhn] / ˈsteɪ ʃən təˈsteɪ ʃən /

adjective

1. (of a long-distance telephone call) chargeable upon speaking with anyone at the number called.

   a station-to-station call to his home in Dallas.

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adverb

1. from one station to another.

2. by telephone at station-to-station rates.

Etymology

Origin of station-to-station

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

In the fourth, their offense went station-to-station in a four-run rally, all of the runs coming with two outs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

Many players get so caught up in emulating swing positions that they get very stiff and station-to-station, says Manzella.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 25, 2017

Part of the reason for the station-to-station approach was the Cardinals’ National League-best 225 home runs, though Matheny said the team’s mindset played a large role.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2017

But taking a train station-to-station rather than driving a car door-to-door is guaranteed to be slower unless traffic jams are severe.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2012

"The last thing I want to do is come off the accelerator and play station-to-station sitting on our hands."

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2011