depot
UK: ˈdepəʊ | US: ˈdiːpoʊ
n. a storage facility for goods or military supplies
n. a bus or train station
The word "depot" originates from the French "dépôt," meaning "a deposit or storehouse," which itself derives from the Latin "depositum" (something laid down). The morpheme "de-" implies "down" or "away," while "pot" (via Old French) retains the sense of "storage." Over time, the term expanded to include transportation hubs, reflecting their role as temporary storage points for passengers or cargo.
The military supplies were kept in a secure depot.
She waited at the bus depot for her morning commute.
The company built a new depot to store its inventory.
The train depot was bustling with travelers.
Emergency food supplies were distributed from the central depot.