1
: a building or set of buildings used especially for lodging soldiers in garrison
—usually used in plural
2
a
: a structure resembling a shed or barn that provides temporary housing
—usually used in plural
b
: housing characterized by extreme plainness or dreary uniformity
—usually used in plural
barracked; barracking; barracks
barracker
noun
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 June 2025
They were both taken to the state police barracks in Painted Post for questioning.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Simone studied Sanskrit, did social outreach with Indo-Chinese factory workers barracked in a prison, and joined a Resistance network.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The news comes as the body of Resendiz, who was last seen alive at her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk on May 29, was returned home.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 June 2025
They were both taken to the state police barracks in Painted Post for questioning.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
Verb
Villa’s supporters revelled in his struggles as the game went on, booing and barracking.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Simone studied Sanskrit, did social outreach with Indo-Chinese factory workers barracked in a prison, and joined a Resistance network.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Barrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrack. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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