dorm
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Definition
A dorm is a building or a room at a college or university where students live during the school year. It is a short form of “dormitory” and is common in everyday English.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly American English; in British English, “hall(s) of residence” or “student accommodation” is more common. “Dorm” is informal and very common in speech. Common collocations: “dorm room,” “dorm life,” “live in a dorm.” Do not use it for any apartment building in general.
Example Sentences
After class, everyone just hangs out in the dorm lounge.
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I live in a dorm near campus.
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Her dorm is very quiet at night.
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We met in the dorm kitchen.
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The dorm was so noisy last night that I barely slept.
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I thought living in a dorm would be stressful, but it's actually been fun.
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