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

Over the course of two years, they were shot with tranquilizers, blindfolded, antlers wrapped, and flown to staging areas where they were trucked to the North Cascades.

From Seattle Times

Such staging areas have popped up in remote areas after migrants cross the border where mountainous terrain has prevented barrier construction.

From Seattle 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