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