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Noun: dormitory  'dor-mi,to-ree [N. Amer], 'dor-mu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. A college or university building containing living quarters for students
    "Freshmen typically live in dormitories during their first year";
    - dorm [informal], residence hall, hall, student residence
     
  2. A large sleeping room containing several beds
    "The students shared a dormitory room with three other roommates";
    - dormitory room, dorm room [informal]

Derived forms: dormitories

Type of: bedchamber [archaic], bedroom, building, chamber, edifice, living quarters, quarters, sleeping accommodation, sleeping room

Encyclopedia: Dormitory