barrack

noun bar·rack \ ˈber-ək , -ik ; ˈba-rək , -rik \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

Definition of barrack

1 : a building or set of buildings used especially for lodging soldiers in garrison

2 a : a structure resembling a shed or barn that provides temporary housing

b : housing characterized by extreme plainness or dreary uniformity —usually used in plural in all senses

Recent Examples of barrack from the Web

Before choosing cameras manufactured by Panasonic, troopers at the Hartford and Colchester barracks field-tested several cameras, state police said.

— david owens, courant.com, "State Troopers To Begin Using Body Cameras," 29 May 2018
They are taken to and from the construction sites in company buses and must apply for permission to leave their barracks.

— The Economist, "A long way from homeChinese workers and traders in Africa," 17 May 2018
Troops left their barracks at 11 a.m. local time (6 a.m. ET) Thursday, many marching to Windsor Castle to take up their positions inside the grounds.

— judith vonberg and sebastian shukla, CNN, "British troops rehearse their roles ahead of royal wedding," 17 May 2018
And then, when the hordes are vanquished, more cytokines are released that signal the battle is over and your immune soldiers can head back to their barracks.

— Houston Chronicle, "YouDocs0514," 13 May 2018
In addition, face to face roll calls will be introduced for Mass. Pike shifts at all barracks.

— travis andersen, BostonGlobe.com, "Five takeaways from Wednesday’s State Police announcement," 2 May 2018
Hang a left at Domino’s Pizza, then a right at the barracks bursting with young soldier angst.

— matt gallagher, WIRED, "Army of 01101111: The Making of a Cyber Battalion," 27 Mar. 2018
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Trooper Troy Biggs from the Troop I barracks in Bethany at 860-393-4200.

— christine dempsey, courant.com, "Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Bethany," 24 May 2018
Several years ago, the last remaining barracks from the camp in Dublin was torn down.

— nedra rhone, ajc, "Paintings from German POW in Georgia bring lessons in grace," 23 May 2018

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