guardroom

Noun

Meaning

The room occupied by the guard during its term of duty; also, a room where prisoners are confined.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

brig penitentiary guard clink base cell booth lockup coop room station prison emergency watch jail
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Antonyms

shack free release fight freedom combat
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Hypernyms

cell room jail cell prison cell

Examples

From 1825 to 1835, the laboratory was housed in the guardroom of a disused barracks on the edge of town. Source: Internet

The rebels overpowered the soldiers in the guardroom, but failed to press further. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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