guardroom

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Noun guardroom has 2 senses

guardroom - a cell in which soldiers under guard are confined
--₁ is a kind of cell, jail cell, prison cell
guardroom - a room used by soldiers on guard
--₂ is a kind of room

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Guardroom

Noun:

1. A room or building where guards are stationed, especially in a military installation or a prison.

Example sentence: The guard at the entrance of the prison directed us to the guardroom.

Noun:

2. (historical) A room in a private residence where household staff, especially male servants, would gather and relax during their shifts.

Example sentence: The guardroom in the manor was decorated with plush furniture for the comfort of the servants.