barracks
pronunciation
How to pronounce barracks in British English:
UK [ˈbærəks]
How to pronounce barracks in American English:
US [ˈbærəks]
Word Origin
- barracks (n.)
- plural, and usual, form of barrack (q.v.).
Example
- 1. Germany 's barracks are becoming lonelier places .
- 2. Few expect the generals to go back to their barracks soon .
- 3. She gathered 150 men and 40 guns and marched toward the barracks .
- 4. Dormant mines and military barracks have been refashioned into studios for underground artists .
- 5. The hospital and adjacent airport and army barracks had been the scene of fighting during the battle for tripoli .