hall of residence

noun
UK: /hɔːl əv ˈrezɪdəns/
US: /hɔːl əv ˈrezɪdəns/

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

    1. I live in a hall of residence near the library.
    2. Staying in a hall of residence is a great way to meet new people at university.

  2. Accommodation, usually on a university campus, providing rooms for students.

    1. The hall of residence is conveniently located close to all the lecture halls.
    2. Many students choose a hall of residence for their first year to ease the transition to university life.

Synonyms

dormitory dorm residence hall

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hall of residence" in English means: A building at a university or college where students live., Accommodation, usually on a university campus, providing rooms for students..

The phonetic transcription of "hall of residence" is /hɔːl əv ˈrezɪdəns/ in British English and /hɔːl əv ˈrezɪdəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "hall of residence": "I live in a hall of residence near the library.". More examples on the page.