police station

noun

: the headquarters of the police for a locality

Examples of police station in a Sentence

They brought him down to the police station for questioning.
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Paula quickly gets rid of the gun, tossing it in the garbage of the police station bathroom, but pockets the flash drive. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Protesters broke the windows of the police station while police responded with a water cannon to disperse the crowd. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Hallyburton pointed to Greenbelt repairs and updating fire and police stations. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026 The episode opens with an eerie recitation from Mike (Gary Hershberger) at the police station, which everyone swiftly ignores. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for police station

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of police station was in 1820

Rhymes for police station

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“Police station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20station. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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