English · Word Candidate

barracks

/ˈbæɹəks/

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Meaning · English

A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.

Noun

There is a large barracks in this town and two other barracks are nearby.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A form of simple temporary on-site staff housing for construction workers.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “barracks” mean?

A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.

Is “barracks” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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