Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
billeting
noun
/ˈbɪlɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of providing lodging or accommodation to soldiers or troops.
Examples
- The soldiers were billeted in local homes during their training exercise.
- During the war, communities often assisted by billeting troops.
- The practice of billeting was common in historical conflicts.
Meaning
Billeting refers to the temporary housing of military personnel in civilian homes or other facilities.
Synonyms
- Accommodation
- Lodging
- Housing
