Definition of GUARDHOUSE

guardhouse

Meanings

Plural: guardhouses

Noun

  • a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
  • A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.
  • Synonym of military prison.

Origin / Etymology

From guard + house.

Synonyms

barbican, guard station, military prison, porter's lodge

Scrabble Score: 15

guardhouse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
guardhouse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
guardhouse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

guardhouse is a valid Words With Friends word