Dormitory

usgb/ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
noun

A large room with many beds, where people can sleep.

When I went to college, I stayed in a dormitory with three other students.
Visual representation of "dormitory" - A large room with many beds, where people can sleep.

Often appears as...

  • college dormitory
  • school dormitory
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Shared Living

Refer to dormitory when multiple people share one room for sleeping.

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I made a lot of friends in the dormitory during my first year at university.
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Educational Context

Dormitory often refers to accommodations within educational institutions.

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The dormitory was right next to the university library which made studying convenient.
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Temporary Stay

Use dormitory for temporary accommodations, typically related to studies or training.

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During the summer camp, attendees stayed in a dormitory.
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