staging area

noun

1. an area, as a port of embarkation, where troops are assembled and readied for transit to a new field of operations.
2. any area or place serving as a point of assembly or preparation on the way to a destination.

staging area

noun

1. a general locality used as a checkpoint or regrouping area for military formations in transit

Word History and Origins

Origin of staging area¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

“You can’t sell it like this,” he said matter of factly as he cleaned a table in his carport to make a staging area for his repairs.

From Los Angeles Times

Family members of the two victims were at the search staging area near Sandy on Friday, Rivera said.

From Seattle Times

One of the rangers and the injured climber were flown to a flat glacier staging area, and then onto Talkeetna, where the patient was taken by a medical helicopter for further care.

From New York Times

So far, cranes have lifted about 120 containers from the Dali, with another 20 to go before workers can build a staging area and begin removing pieces of the mangled steel and crumbling concrete.

From Seattle Times

Eagle Pass’ 47-acre Shelby Park encompasses much of the city’s access to the river and serves as a natural staging area for immigration agents.

From Slate