Bus Station: Definition, Examples, and Usage

Meaning 1：bus station (bus station)

bus station 🔊

/bʌs ˈsteɪʃən/

A place where many buses start and end their journeys, and where people wait to get on or off buses.

bus station 🔊

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/bʌs ˈsteɪʃən/

A designated building or area where buses arrive and depart, and where passengers board or alight.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Elementary

📖 Root Explanation

Compound of 'bus' (from Latin omnibus) and 'station' (from Latin statio, a standing place).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a bus standing at a station – a fixed spot where buses rest and passengers wait.

📖 Example

The bus station was crowded with people heading home for the holiday. 🔊 The bus station was crowded with people heading home for the holiday.

🔗 Collocations

central bus station – The main bus station in a city, often with many routes.

bus station terminal – A large bus station that serves as an end point for many routes.

at the bus station – Located in or near a bus station.

🔄 Synonyms

bus depot (n.) – A place where buses are stored and maintained, often also serving as a station.

bus terminal (n.) – A major bus station where routes end or begin.

coach station (n.) – A station for long-distance buses or coaches.

🚫 Antonyms

private garage (n.) – A personal parking space for a single vehicle, opposite of a public transit hub.

🌱 Derivatives

bus stop (n.) – A smaller, often uncovered location where buses pick up or drop off passengers.

bus lane (n.) – A lane on a road reserved for buses.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'omnibus' (for all) + 'statio' (standing place). Modern usage refers to a dedicated facility for bus services.