Dorm
(noun)
- A building, typically on a college or university campus, containing living quarters for students.
- A room in a dormitory.
Origin:
Shortened from dormitory (late 19th century).
Examples:
- He lived in the dorm during his college years.
- She was assigned to a dorm with three roommates.
- The dormitory was a large, imposing building.
- The dorm had a common room where students could gather.
- He was responsible for cleaning the dorm's kitchen.