noun Download 🔗Share (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. Examples : "The soldiers lived in the barracks during their training camp. " military architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes Examples : "The soldiers built temporary barracks near the training ground. " architecture military building structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building Examples : "The new student housing was a series of barracks, long and dull, with little natural light. " architecture building military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc. Examples : "The farmer used the barracks to protect the hay from the rain during the harvest. " agriculture building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually in the plural) A police station. Examples : "The police officers returned to the barracks after a long night shift. " police building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To house military personnel; to quarter. Examples : "The army will barracks the new recruits at the training camp. " military building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To live in barracks. Examples : "The soldiers barracked in the large, temporary camp during the training exercise. " military building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means. Examples : "The students barracked the new student, shouting rude comments and trying to make him feel uncomfortable. " communication language action entertainment attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cheer for or support a team. Examples : "Even though our school team is losing, we should still barracks them and show our support. " sport entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing. Examples : "The soldiers lived in the barracks during their training camp. " military building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading