barracks

Meanings

• noun

  A large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers, especially collectively.

  - "The soldiers were quartered in the old barracks."
  - "The noise from the barracks kept us awake all night."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbæɹəks/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with barracks
harbors , morrisey , sorrows

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally, a barrack was a large barn or shed for storing military equipment. The term came from the Old French word 'barraque', meaning a hut or shack.

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Trivia

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1. Barracks were first used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to house their armies.

2. The largest military barracks in the world is the Fort Bragg Military Community in North Carolina, USA, with a population of over 50,000 military personnel and their families.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quarters: A living space provided for military personnel, often in a barracks.

2. Military base: A facility used by the military for training, housing troops, and deploying operations. A barracks is often a part of a larger military base.

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Culture

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Barracks have been a significant part of military history and culture. They have been depicted in literature, art, and film, often representing the harsh realities of military life.

How to Memorize "barracks"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, rectangular building with rows of beds and soldiers marching in formation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barracks' with the military and soldiers living together in a communal setting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember B-A-R-R-A-C-K-S as Big Army Rooms for Reclining Active Courageous Keen Soldiers.

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