dorms
word · lemma: dorm
Definition
Buildings or rooms where students, especially at colleges or universities, live together. 'Dorms' is an informal word for 'dormitories.'
Usage & Nuances
'Dorms' is informal; use 'dormitory' or 'residence hall' in formal writing. Most common in US English. Often used with 'live in/on the dorms,' 'college dorms,' or 'dorm parties.' Rarely used for non-student housing.
Spanish: residencias estudiantiles - dormitorios universitariosPortuguese (BR): dormitórios (universidade) - repúblicas (informal)Portuguese (PT): dormitórios universitáriosChinese (Simplified): 宿舍（大学）Chinese (Traditional): 宿舍（大學）Hindi: छात्रावासArabic: سكن الطلاب
Example Sentences
Many first-year students live in dorms.
basic
The dorms are close to the library.
basic
Our university has modern dorms.
basic
There was a big party in the dorms last night.
natural
I made most of my friends in the dorms.
natural
The dorms get really quiet during holidays.
natural