barracks
0 antonyms and opposites of barracks, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A building or group of buildings where soldiers live.
How to use barracks
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Frequently asked questions
What does “barracks” mean?
The word “barracks” means a building or group of buildings where soldiers live. In plain terms, housing for soldiers on a military base.
How do you pronounce “barracks”?
“Barracks” is pronounced BA-ruhks (/ˈbæɹəks/ in IPA).
How do you use “barracks” in a sentence?
Here is “barracks” used in a sentence: “The unit returned to barracks after a week of field exercises.”
What part of speech is “barracks”?
“Barracks” is a noun.
Is “barracks” a common word?
“Barracks” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is "barracks" singular or plural?
Barracks is one of those English nouns that looks plural but can be treated as either singular or plural, as in "the barracks is old" or "the barracks are being repaired." Both uses are common, though many speakers default to singular agreement for one building.
What is the difference between barracks and a garrison?
Barracks refers to the actual buildings where soldiers live, while a garrison is the body of troops stationed at a particular place, or sometimes the fort or town itself. A garrison can be housed in barracks.
Is "barracks" only used for military housing?
While barracks originally and most commonly refers to military accommodation, the term is occasionally extended to describe basic, dormitory-style housing for other groups, such as workers. The military sense remains by far the most common usage.