guardroom

noun

guard·​room ˈgärd-ˌrüm How to pronounce guardroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
1
: a room occupied by a military guard during its term of duty
2
: a room where military prisoners are confined

Example Sentences

hauled the prisoners of war into the guardroom and sent for the doctor on duty

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of guardroom was in 1671

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Cite this Entry

“Guardroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guardroom. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

guardroom

noun
guard·​room ˈgär-ˌdrüm How to pronounce guardroom (audio)
-ˌdru̇m
1
: a room used by a military guard while on duty
2
: a room where military prisoners are kept
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