garrison — a body of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a body of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡærɪsən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy got lost trying to find the garrison, and ended up feeding the entire army by accident.
- The Roman garrison controlled the strategic mountain pass for decades.
- When the wifi went down at the garrison, the soldiers discovered they actually enjoyed talking to each other.
garrison
NOUN[/ˈɡærɪsən/]
a body of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it
Troops defending the fortress
Harrison's garrison shows no comparison to the past
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Garrison derives from Old French 'garison', originating from the verb 'garir' meaning 'to defend' or 'to protect'. This verb ultimately stems from Germanic roots with senses of 'to prepare' or 'to make ready', reflecting the military function of fortified positions.
Breakdown
garir (to defend, protect) + -son (noun suffix, indicating an action or state). The suffix -son transforms the verb into a noun denoting a defensive force or fortified place.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy got lost trying to find the garrison, and ended up feeding the entire army by accident.”
“The Roman garrison controlled the strategic mountain pass for decades.”
“When the wifi went down at the garrison, the soldiers discovered they actually enjoyed talking to each other.”
“The government decided to garrison additional troops along the disputed border.”
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