Docking Station

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑkɪŋ ˈsteɪʃən/

Definitions of docking station

noun It is a noun because it is the name of a specific object or thing.

Example Sentences

A1 I use a docking station to charge my phone.

A2 The docking station is where I connect my laptop to external monitors.

B1 The docking station at the office allows me to easily switch between my work laptop and personal laptop.

B2 The docking station for the new tablet has multiple USB ports for connecting peripherals.

C1 The advanced docking station I purchased has built-in speakers and a cooling fan.

C2 The docking station in the conference room is compatible with all types of devices, making presentations seamless.

Examples of docking station in a Sentence

formal The docking station allows for easy connection of external devices to the laptop.

informal I always make sure to have a docking station at my desk for my laptop.

slang I need to grab my laptop and docking station before heading to the meeting.

figurative The library is like a docking station for knowledge, where you can easily access information.

Grammatical Forms of docking station

• past tense: docked
• plural: docking stations
• comparative: more docking station
• superlative: most docking station
• present tense: dock
• future tense: will dock
• perfect tense: have docked
• continuous tense: is docking
• singular: docking station
• positive degree: docking station
• infinitive: to dock
• gerund: docking
• participle: docked

Origin and Evolution of docking station

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'docking station' originated from the nautical industry, where ships would dock at a station for loading and unloading.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'docking station' has evolved to refer to a device that allows a laptop or other electronic device to connect to peripherals and charge at a fixed location.