CEFR B1

guardhouse

noun

Meaning

A small building or room, usually near an entrance, where security guards or other personnel are stationed to control access or provide information.

Synonyms: sentry box, watch house, security post, gatehouse

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdhaʊs/

A small building or room, usually near an entrance, where security guards or other personnel are stationed to control access or provide information.

The guardhouse at the prison entrance was manned 24/7.
He was stationed in the guardhouse to monitor the security cameras.
A simple wooden guardhouse was built to protect the gatekeeper from the weather.

guardhouse at (prepositional phrase): Located at a specific place or point. — "The guardhouse was situated at the main entrance to the complex."
guardhouse for (prepositional phrase): Serving the purpose of guarding or controlling access. — "This small building serves as a guardhouse for the park entrance."

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