guardhouse
/ˈɡɑrdˌhaʊs/
noun
- A small building used by guards or soldiers as a place to stay while on duty.
- During the storm, the guards took shelter in the stone guardhouse.
- The old guardhouse now serves as a museum for military history.
- The soldier reported to the guardhouse at the main gate.
- A military prison or place where soldiers are confined for minor offenses.
- The sergeant escorted the troublemaker to the guardhouse.
- He was sentenced to three days in the guardhouse for being late to roll call.
- The guardhouse was crowded with soldiers awaiting disciplinary action.