barricade
8 synonyms for barricade, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A barrier hastily built across a street or passage to block movement.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A barrier hastily built across a street or passage to block movement.
“Protesters set up a barricade of overturned carts to block the road.”
How to use barricade
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
set up a barricade
barricade the door
behind the barricades
Etymology
Borrowed from French barricade, related to barrique ("barrel") — barrels were often used to build early street barriers.
Full origin of barricade →Frequently asked questions
What does “barricade” mean?
The word “barricade” means a barrier hastily built across a street or passage to block movement. In plain terms, a makeshift barrier used to block a road or entrance, or the act of building one.
How do you pronounce “barricade”?
“Barricade” is pronounced BA-rih-kayd (/ˈbæɹɪkeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “barricade” in a sentence?
Here is “barricade” used in a sentence: “Protesters set up a barricade of overturned carts to block the road.”
What part of speech is “barricade”?
Depending on how it is used, “barricade” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “barricade” come from?
The word “barricade” comes from French. Borrowed from French barricade, related to barrique ("barrel") — barrels were often used to build early street barriers.
How many meanings does “barricade” have?
“Barricade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a barrier hastily built across a street or passage to block movement.
