dormitory
Translation
dormitory, dorm
Examples
He lives in a university dormitory.
He lives in a university dormitory.
The dormitory has rooms for fifty students.
The dormitory has rooms for fifty students.
Grammar Patterns
((a dormitory)) a large bedroom for a number of people He lives in a university dormitory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dorm, residence hall, student housing.
Etymology
From Latin 'dormitorium', a sleeping-place, from 'dormire' meaning 'to sleep'.
Memory Tips
The root 'dorm' means 'sleep'. Imagine a large room with many doors where students sleep.