way station
"Way station" originally referred to a minor railway stop but now broadly encompasses any place for temporary rest or resupply during a journey.
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Definition
B2Travel
(general)A place where travelers can stop for rest, supplies, or other necessities during a journey.
Example
- The hikers found a way station to rest and refill their water bottles.
B2Transportation
(general)A small station between major stations where trains or buses stop temporarily.
Example
- The train made a brief stop at the way station before continuing to the city.
C1Figurative
(figurative)An intermediate stage or temporary pause in a longer process or journey.
Example
- The internship served as a way station in her career, providing valuable experience before she landed her dream job.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "way station":
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