garrison

noun
UK: /ˈɡærɪsn/
US: /ˈɡærɪsən/

  1. A group of soldiers living in a town or fort to defend it.

    1. The garrison protects the town from enemies.
    2. The entire garrison was put on alert after the attack started.

  2. A town or fort where soldiers live and defend.

    1. The garrison is located near the border.
    2. Life in the garrison was monotonous, but the soldiers were ready to defend it.

Synonyms

fort fortress
garrison verb

  1. To put soldiers in a place to defend it.

    1. They will garrison the fort soon.
    2. The general decided to garrison the town with more troops.

  2. To occupy a place as a garrison.

    1. Troops garrisoned the area after the war.
    2. The soldiers garrisoned the strategic point to maintain order.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "garrison" in English means: A group of soldiers living in a town or fort to defend it., A town or fort where soldiers live and defend..

The phonetic transcription of "garrison" is /ˈɡærɪsn/ in British English and /ˈɡærɪsən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "garrison": fort, fortress.

Example usage of "garrison": "The garrison protects the town from enemies.". More examples on the page.