noun
- a large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers
Usage: usually plural
verb
- to shout criticism or disapproval at someone, especially a performer or speaker
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The soldiers returned to their barracks after training.
- The old army barracks were converted into apartments.
- New recruits must keep their barracks clean and organized.
- The crowd began to barrack the visiting team’s players.
- Protesters tried to barrack the politician during his speech.
- The comedian was used to being barracked by difficult audiences.
- Security guards were stationed outside the military barracks.