barracks Meaning & Definition
/ˈbæɹəks/
What Does Barracks Mean?
Barracks is a noun that means plural of barrack. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of barrack. As a verb, it means To house military personnel; to quarter.
Barracks in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæɹəks/ |
| Synonyms | cheer, root for and badger |
Barracks Definition (Noun)
- plural of barrack.
Noun
- A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.
There is a large barracks in this town and two other barracks are nearby.
- Synonym of police station.
- A form of simple temporary on-site staff housing for construction workers.
Barracks as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of barrack
Noun
- (chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
- (chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes
- (chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building
- A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.
- (usually in the plural) A police station.
Verb
- To house military personnel; to quarter.
- To live in barracks.
Verb
- To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
- To cheer for or support a team.
Synonyms of Barracks
Barracks synonyms and antonyms →Barracks in a Sentence
There is a large barracks in this town and two other barracks are nearby.
Word Forms & Grammar
barracks
barracks (plural barracks)