Pronunciation

/dɔːrˈmɪtəri/

Definitions

• Noun: A large room or building where students live, especially in a college or university, usually with shared bedrooms and communal facilities. [1]
• Adjective: Designating a room or part of a building where students sleep, often in a shared dormitory-style setting. [2]

Phrases

• “Stay in the dormitory” means to reside in the designated living quarters for students.
• “Dormitory hours” refer to the set times for entry and exit of the dormitory.
• “Dormitory life” describes the communal living experience in a dormitory.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The freshmen were settling into their dormitory rooms, excited for the new academic year.”
• Adjective: “The dormitory’s common area was bustling with activity before the midnight curfew.”
• “She spent most of her weekends exploring the city, but always returned to the dormitory for sleep.”

Synonyms

• Residence hall
• Dorm
• Dormitory suite
• Living quarters
• Accommodation

References

1. Oxford Languages. (n.d.). dormitory. [Online]. Available at: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/[definition](/post/definition/)/[dormitory](/post/dormitory/)
2. Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). dormitory. [Online]. Available at: https://www.merriam-webster.com/[dictionary](/post/dictionary/)/[dormitory](/post/dormitory/)