station-to-station

[ stey-shuhn-tuh-stey-shuhn ]

adjective

1. (of a long-distance telephone call) chargeable upon speaking with anyone at the number called:

   a station-to-station call to his home in Dallas.

adverb

1. from one station to another.
2. by telephone at station-to-station rates. Compare person-to-person ( defs 2, 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of station-to-station¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

That would place more of an emphasis on athleticism and, perhaps, a little away from the station-to-station baseball seen most nights in recent years, placing more value on the kinds of players who thrived in previous generations.

From Los Angeles Times

Station-to-station ball at its finest, and a rare sight for the Dodgers lately.

From Los Angeles Times

Many players get so caught up in emulating swing positions that they get very stiff and station-to-station, says Manzella.

From Golf Digest

When a Dodger with some speed reached first base, he was looking to run immediately — a departure from the Dodgers' usual station-to-station strategy on the base paths.

From Washington Post

Fowler brings a new element of athleticism to St. Louis, both offensively and in the field, and Matheny is counting on the center fielder to aid what has been a largely station-to-station approach by the Cardinals, who were last in the National League in steals last season.

From Washington Times