way station
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of way station
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Example Sentences
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"People are literally around a subway station right now instead of going through it. They're taking pictures for each other and having cute little moments," she added.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Mamdani, 34, began his term just after midnight in a private ceremony at the decommissioned Old City Hall subway station, a symbolic nod to the city’s transit history and working-class communities.
From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026
Tyler’s stage was designed to resemble a New York City subway station complete with a train car that he climbed atop and herky-jerked his way across.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
A subway station would shorten her trips significantly, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
I found my way to the subway station and took a train out to Brooklyn, where my friend Diana lived.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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