dorm

dorm · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) A dormitory; a building providing sleeping accommodation for students at a school or university.

  2. 2.

    A room shared by several people for sleeping.

Forms

plural: dorms

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dorm room — an individual room within a dormitory

Related words

See also: campus, dormitory, residence
Synonyms: dormitory, hall of residence, residence hall

Etymology

Shortened form of dormitory, from Latin dormitorium ("sleeping place"), from dormire ("to sleep").