Synonyms

barracks

British

/ ˈbærəks /

plural noun

a building or group of buildings used to accommodate military personnel
any large building used for housing people, esp temporarily
a large and bleak building

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Etymology

Origin of barracks

C17: from French baraque , from Old Catalan barraca hut, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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The first minister threatened to cause a row within Labour by asking her colleagues in Westminster to "halt" plans to put 27 radar dishes at Cawdor Barracks in Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

On Thursday, the UK government said discussions were being held on the use of Cameron Barracks, and it was currently assessing its suitability.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Flags were flown near Cameron Barracks in October, which Highland Council said it would remove as it had a "zero-tolerance" approach to unauthorised signs, stickers and banners on its lampposts.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

About 540 men were due to be sent to Crowborough army training camp and another 300 men to Cameron Barracks in Inverness.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Across the ward, light spilled through the door of the Barracks Hall, ac-companied by the clatter of tankards and men calling for more wine.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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