station house

noun

1. a police station or fire station.

station house

noun

1. a house that is situated by or serves as a station, esp as a police or fire station

Word History and Origins

Origin of station house¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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

“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

On Jan. 1, 2022, a New York City police officer was shot while sleeping in a car outside a station house in East Harlem, hours after Mr. Adams was sworn in as the city’s mayor.

From New York Times

Every SFD station houses a fire engine, with the exception of Station 3 at Fishermen’s Terminal, which houses a fire boat.

From Seattle Times

Earlier that month, an officer was hospitalized after being shot while sleeping in a car outside a station house in East Harlem.

From New York Times

Related Words

• police headquarters
• police station