barracks

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbærəks/

Definition

Buildings or a group of buildings used to house soldiers.

Examples

• The new recruits were marched straight to the barracks for their initial briefing.

• Life in the barracks is strictly regimented, with early wake-up calls and shared living quarters.

• The old stone barracks have been converted into a museum dedicated to the town's military history.

Synonyms of barracks

Words with a similar meaning to barracks:

• quarters
• lodgings
• dormitory
• cantonment

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