Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

dormitory

[dawr-mi-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈdɔr mɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
living quarters
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Paul Flores was the last person seen with Smart as the two walked toward her dormitory at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after a 1996 Memorial Day weekend party.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Her son, Paul Flores, was the last person seen with Smart as the two walked toward her dormitory at Cal State San Luis Obispo after a 1996 Memorial Day weekend party.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

There, they will receive their kit and dormitory assignments.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

In 1999, plainclothes police raided a student dormitory following a demonstration, triggering days of mass protests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

"Look after this for me, Jace. It'll only get scratched if I take it to the dormitory."

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




Vocabulary lists containing dormitory


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "dormitory" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com