Definition

A building where soldiers stay while on guard duty or where military personnel are held for minor offenses.

Example

The soldiers reported to the guardhouse before their shift began.

Conversation

Have you seen the new guardhouse they built at the base?

Yeah, I noticed it last time I drove by. It looks pretty secure.

I heard it's meant to replace the old one that was falling apart.

That makes sense; the old guardhouse was in terrible shape.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guardhouse → It is formed from "guard" (from Old French *guarder*, meaning to keep watch or protect) and "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning dwelling or shelter). A guardhouse is a building where guards are stationed to keep watch or protect an area.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where someone is 'keeping watch' ('guard') in a 'shelter' ('house') — that's what a guardhouse is.

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