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dormitory

DEFINITIONS OF: dormitory

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n a large sleeping room containing several beds

Synonyms:
dorm room, dormitory room
Type of:
bedchamber, bedroom, chamber, sleeping accommodation, sleeping room
a room used primarily for sleeping

n a college or university building containing living quarters for students

Synonyms:
dorm, hall, residence hall, student residence
Types:
hall of residence
a university dormitory
Type of:
building, edifice
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
living quarters, quarters
housing available for people to live in
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