(chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

(chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes

(chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building

To house military personnel; to quarter.

To live in barracks.