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US/dɔːrm/
UK/dɔːm/
a large building where college or university students live; short for dormitory
In context
During my first year at university, I lived in a dorm near the library.
My dorm room is so small that there's barely space for two beds.
The students in our dorm often cook instant noodles together late at night.
Words that go with dorm
noun + noun
- dorm roomHer dorm room was full of plants and photos from home.
- college dormShe shared a college dorm with three other girls.
- dorm lifeDorm life taught me how to share space with others.
- student dormThe student dorm has a shared kitchen on every floor.
verb + preposition
- live in a dormMost first-year students live in a dorm on campus.
- move into a dormWe helped my brother move into his dorm last weekend.