squad room
Americannoun
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a room in a police station where police officers assemble, as for inspection, roll call, or duty assignments.
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a room in a barracks in which a number of soldiers sleep.
Etymology
Origin of squad room
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Leaving the force takes Bosch away from the squad room of colorful characters who populated the original series.
From New York Times
There’s always a family being tested or torn apart; the only one that can be counted on to hang together is the one in the squad room.
From New York Times
He said he often urged younger detectives to “vest up” as they left the squad room.
From New York Times
Isiah McGill, 36, was in a squad room in the 60th Precinct when he made a break for a window at around 4 p.m. and jumped out, the New York Daily News reported.
From Fox News
“Sir,” Miyako started, but decided not to continue until they had traversed the squad room.
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