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barracks

The word “barracks” has 2 syllables: bar-racks

It's pronounced as /ˈbærəks/

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In the thesaurus, “barracks” has 122 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for barracks along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for barracks

Antonyms for barracks

Meanings of barracks

  • noun
    1. (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.
    2. (chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes.
    3. (chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building.
    4. A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.
    5. (usually in the plural) A police station.
    6. A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.
  • verb
    1. To house military personnel; to quarter.
    2. To live in barracks.
    3. To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
    4. To cheer for or support a team.

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers slept in the barracks after a long day of training.
  • Loud laughter echoed from the barracks late at night.
  • The old barracks were converted into a military museum.
  • Each section of the barracks was assigned to a different unit.
  • They marched back to the barracks in perfect formation.

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