barrack

Meanings

• noun

  A large building or structure housing accommodations for soldiers or other groups, such as students or laborers.

  - "The soldiers were quartered in a barrack."
  - "The new student dormitory functioned as a barrack."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈbæ.ɹək/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75267154"
2. /ˈbæ.ɹək/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1779926"
3. /ˈbæ.ɹək/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75267154"
4. /ˈbæ.ɹək/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1779926"

---

Synonyms

cheer , root for , badger , jeer , make fun of , tease

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with barrack
ark , dark , hark , mark , spark

---

Variants

List of all variants of barrack that leads to same result
barrack , barracks , barracked , barracking , barracker , barrackers

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from the Middle English word 'barak', meaning a fortified place or stronghold.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'barracks' comes from the Dutch word 'baraq', meaning 'a large, fortified building'.

2. During World War II, some American soldiers referred to their barracks as 'pigs in a blanket' because they were housed in tents wrapped in camouflage netting.

3. In the early days of the United States Army, soldiers were required to bring their own bedrolls and cooking utensils to the barracks.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Quarters: A living space or accommodation provided for military personnel or other groups.

2. Military camp: A temporary settlement for military forces, often consisting of barracks and other facilities.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Barracks have been an essential part of military life since ancient times, providing shelter, organization, and discipline for troops. They have been depicted in various forms of literature, such as Homer's 'Iliad' and Shakespeare's 'Henry V'. In modern times, barracks have been used as settings in films like 'Full Metal Jacket' and 'Saving Private Ryan'.

How to Memorize "barrack"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large building with many rooms, each housing multiple soldiers or students. Imagine the order and discipline required to maintain such a structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barrack' with the concept of shelter or accommodation for large groups of people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'B' in 'Barrack' stands for 'Building' or 'Beds' for soldiers.

---

Memorize "barrack" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize barrack is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.