barracks — a large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbærəks/
Korean meaning: 병영, 막사 (군인들이 거주하는 건물)
Korean pronunciation: 배-럭스 (강세: 배)
Example Sentences
- The sergeant yelled so loudly that even soldiers in the next barracks could hear him.
- After months of barracks life, he finally got permission to go home for the weekend.
- The new barracks had Wi-Fi, which made the soldiers happier than getting extra rations.
barracks
NOUN//ˈbærəks//
a large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers
Military housing for soldiers
When attacks hit the barracks, soldiers press their backs against the walls!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 프랑스어 'baraque'에서 유래되어 '임시 거처'를 의미했으며, 이후 군사 시설을 가리키게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The sergeant yelled so loudly that even soldiers in the next barracks could hear him.”
“After months of barracks life, he finally got permission to go home for the weekend.”
“The new barracks had Wi-Fi, which made the soldiers happier than getting extra rations.”
“The old barracks were converted into a museum after the base was closed.”
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