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Definition of guardhouse

guardhouse

/ˈɡɑːrdˌhaʊs/
Plural:guardhouses
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• noun

1

A small building accommodating security personnel or a military guard, typically located at the entrance of a facility, estate, or base to control access.

Example

"All delivery drivers must stop at the guardhouse to have their credentials verified before proceeding onto the campus."

2

A building used to detain military prisoners; a military jail or guardroom.

Example

"The unruly soldiers were confined to the guardhouse for the duration of the weekend as disciplinary action."

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• Nearby Words

guardedly
guardedness
guarder
guardhouse
guardian
guardianship
guardrail

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English around the mid-16th century as a compound of 'guard' (from Old French 'garde') and 'house' (from Old English 'hus').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guardhouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guardhouse
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