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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Around the side, the former casino facade is now the front of Joe Leaphorn’s workplace, the Kayenta tribal police station, complete with protruding wood beams. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026 The Pembroke Pines Commission also must decide sometime in 2026 whether to place a bond on the November 2026 ballot specifically for our police station. Mike Hernández, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026 Then, mid-way through the series, Sarah Kim walks into the police station alive and well, throwing the case into a completely different direction. Kayti Burt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026 Ware also tried to escape custody at the main police station, authorities said. Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for police station

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of police station was in 1820

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“Police station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20station. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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