Meaning of the word barrack in English

What does barrack mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

barrack

US /ˈber.ək/
UK /ˈbær.ək/

Noun

a building or group of buildings used to house soldiers or other military personnel

Example:
The soldiers returned to their barracks after the training exercise.
The old military barracks were converted into apartments.

Verb

to house (soldiers) in barracks

Example:
The army decided to barrack the new recruits near the training grounds.
They were barracked in temporary shelters after the disaster.