laager

Definition of laagernext
South African

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Noun
  • When the garrison was withdrawn in 1817, Cpl.
    NPR, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The outnumbered 12,000-man garrison quickly surrendered unconditionally.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The explosions were blamed on the negligent handling of dynamite in a barracks close to residential areas.
    Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The explosions were blamed on the negligent handling of dynamite in a barracks close to residential areas.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Families of children and counselors who died last July expressed relief at news the camp had heeded pleas to remain closed while investigations continue.
    Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The statement said representatives and attorneys for the camp would not be available for further comment.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For security officials, building a fortress is relatively easy.
    Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
  • No such fortress for the federal and state officials who face growing number of threats in communities across the country.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Revolutionary War redoubt in Rhode Island Our colleagues with the Providence Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, made a stop at Fort Barton in Rhode Island as part of our USA 250 Most Treasured Views.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Being the Mellons’ New York City redoubt, their home at 125 East 70th Street was arguably more opulent than the couple’s other residences.
    Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Tupper appears to have been buried inside the fort because an approaching hurricane prevented transport to the post cemetery, where others were typically interred.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • At 35 square meters, the four Palace Rooms are the coziest but make up for it with their vantage at the very top of the fort, open-to-sky bathtubs, a private terrace, and sweeping views of the Panna National Park.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The captain had done a brief stint in OK town cantonment after getting his commission three and a half years ago and knew that the vehicle registration plates were the only exciting thing about the city.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The installation was locked down less than 10 minutes after the shooting was reported, and officials lifted the lockdown of the main cantonment area at 12:10 p.m.
    Alexandra Koch , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The original Concord location sits right by Charlotte Motor Speedway, and a newest outpost opened in Mooresville to a line out the door.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • They were all saved from demolition and relocated to this fascinating outpost of the central Edo-Tokyo museum.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Laager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laager. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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