Noun: dormitory 'dor-mi,to-ree [N. Amer], 'dor-mu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
- 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
- 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