Meaning & Definition of word "Dormitory"

noun:

• 1. A building providing students with accommodations, especially on a college or university campus.
  • Example: The university's new dormitory can accommodate over 300 students.
• 2. A communal living space for individuals, typically with shared facilities.
  • Example: During the summer, the dormitory hosts interns from various companies.
• 3. A room or area with multiple beds where people sleep, often used in settings such as boarding schools or military camps.
  • Example: The soldiers were assigned to a large dormitory that housed fifty troops.