dorm

noun
UK: /dɔːm/
US: /dɔːrm/

  1. A building at a school or college where students live.

    1. I live in the dorm this year to be closer to my classes.
    2. The dorm was really quiet during the summer, as most students had left.

  2. A room in a school or college where students live.

    1. My dorm is small, but it's comfortable and cozy for studying.
    2. He spent most of his free time in his dorm, either reading or listening to music.

Synonyms

dormitory hall of residence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dorm" in English means: A building at a school or college where students live., A room in a school or college where students live..

The phonetic transcription of "dorm" is /dɔːm/ in British English and /dɔːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dorm": dormitory, hall of residence.

Example usage of "dorm": "I live in the dorm this year to be closer to my classes.". More examples on the page.