casern

noun

ca·​sern kə-ˈzərn How to pronounce casern (audio)
variants or caserne
: a military barracks in a garrison town

Word History

Etymology

French caserne

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casern was in 1676

Dictionary Entries Near casern

Cite this Entry

“Casern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casern. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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