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- DictionaryGar·ri·son/ˈɡerəs(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it: "the entire garrison was mustered on the parade ground"
verb
- 1. provide (a place) with a body of troops: "troops are garrisoned in the various territories"
garrison meaning: a group of soldiers living in a particular area or building to defend it. Learn more.
garrison definition: a group of soldiers living in a particular area or building to defend it. Learn more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Army gar‧ri‧son1 /ˈɡærəsən/ noun [ countable] 1 a group of soldiers living in a town or fort and defending it The garrison was called out when news of the enemy’s advance was received. a garrison town 2 the buildings where a garrison of soldiers live Examples from the Corpus garriso...
Mar 23, 2024 · garrison (plural garrisons) A permanent military post. The troops stationed at such a post. (allusive) Occupants. ( US, military, U.S. Space Force) A military unit, nominally headed by a colonel, equivalent to a USAF support wing, or an army regiment.
the troops who maintain and guard a base or fortified place. the place itself. (as modifier): a garrison town. vb. ( transitive) to station (troops) in (a fort) Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French garison, from garir to defend, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse verja to defend, Old English, Old High German werian.
noun. a body of troops stationed in a fortified place. the place where such troops are stationed. any military post, especially a permanent one. See more. verb (used with object) to provide (a fort, town, etc.) with a garrison. to occupy (a fort, post, station, etc.) with troops. to put (troops) on duty in a fort, post, station, etc. See more.
What does the noun garrison mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun garrison, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. garrison has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. fortification (Middle English) military (mid 1500s) Entry status.
