dormitory
Translation
hall of residence, dormitory, dorm
Examples
She lives in a college dormitory.
She lives in a university hall of residence.
The dormitory is on campus.
The hall of residence is on campus.
Grammar Patterns
a college dormitory a university hall of residence She lives in a college dormitory.
in a dormitory in a hall of residence The students live in a dormitory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dorm, residence hall, hall of residence
Etymology
From Latin 'dormitorium' (a sleeping place), from 'dormire' (to sleep).
Memory Tips
A 'dormitory' is a 'territory' for sleeping. It's a place where many people sleep, especially at a school.