Meaning & Definition of word "Dormitory"

Dormitory

/ˈdɔːrmɪtɔːri/

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.

Etymology

From Latin 'dormitorium', derived from 'dormire' meaning 'to sleep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dorm life:

The lifestyle of students living in a dormitory.

dorm room:

A small, shared living space within a dormitory.

Related Words

resident assistant:

A trained student who helps manage dormitory life.

shared room:

A room occupied by more than one person.

Slang Meanings of dormitory

Meaning: Dorm

Example Sentence: Let's hang out in the dorm tonight.

Meaning: D-room

Example Sentence: I'm staying in the D-room next semester.