guardroom

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑɹdˌɹum/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a cell in which soldiers who are prisoners are confined
  2. noun a room used by soldiers on guard

Etymology

From guard + room.

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