squad room

noun

a room in a police station where police officers assemble, as for inspection, roll call, or duty assignments.
a room in a barracks in which a number of soldiers sleep.

First recorded in 1940–45

The detectives transported the evidence to their squad room and stepped out for dinner.

I fear I may not have as much force with a squad room as a sergeant should have, sir.

Corporal Shrimp was alone in the squad room when the two chums entered.

This squad room was a good deal like a madhouse when the sergeant wasn't here.

He was equally at home in saddle or squad-room, and at all times was friend and almost father to his men.

Hal and Noll returned to squad room, where they spent some little time going over their equipment.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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