Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dormitory
noun
/ˈdɔːr.mɪ.tɔːr.i/
Definition
A building or room where students or other groups live and sleep.
Examples
- The college has a large dormitory that houses over 300 students.
- After classes, he returned to his dormitory to study and relax.
- They decided to throw a small party in their dormitory for their friends.
Meaning
A dormitory is typically a place shared by multiple people for accommodation purposes, mainly found in schools and colleges.
Synonyms
- dorm
- residence hall
- student housing
