Guardhouse

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑɹdˈhaʊs/

Guardhouse (noun)

  1. A small building where guards stay to watch a place and control who enters.
  2. A building at a military site or checkpoint where soldiers keep watch and manage access.

Examples

  • The guardhouse is near the entrance.
  • Visitors wait outside the guardhouse until they are checked.