Guardhouse

Pronunciation: /ɡɑrdˌhaʊs/

Definitions of guardhouse

noun a building used to house guards or security personnel

Example Sentences

A1 The guardhouse is where the security guards stay.

A2 I asked the guard at the guardhouse for directions.

B1 The guardhouse was equipped with surveillance cameras and alarms.

B2 The soldiers stationed at the guardhouse were on high alert.

C1 The guardhouse was strategically located at the entrance to the military base.

C2 The guardhouse was fortified with bulletproof glass and reinforced steel doors.

Examples of guardhouse in a Sentence

formal The guardhouse at the entrance of the military base is where all visitors must check in.

informal I'll meet you by the guardhouse before we head into the park.

slang Let's hang out at the guardhouse after school, it's a chill spot.

figurative His mind was like a guardhouse, always vigilant and protective of his thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of guardhouse

• plural: guardhouses
• comparative: more guardhouse
• superlative: most guardhouse
• present tense: guardhouse
• future tense: will guardhouse
• perfect tense: have guardhouse
• continuous tense: is guardhousing
• singular: guardhouse
• positive degree: guardhouse
• infinitive: to guardhouse
• gerund: guardhousing
• participle: guardhoused

Origin and Evolution of guardhouse

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'guardhouse' originated from the combination of 'guard' and 'house', referring to a building where guards are stationed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a building where guards are stationed to protect a particular area or property, the term 'guardhouse' has evolved to also refer to a military prison or detention facility within a military base or installation.