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dormitory

[dawr-mi-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈdɔr mɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
living quarters
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Kenya has had a long history of school fires - just two years ago at least 21 people died in a dormitory fire in central Kenya.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The affected dormitory had shattered windows, blackened walls and a crumpled corrugated iron roof, an AFP journalist saw.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"There are no military facilities, special services, or related services near the dormitory," he added.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

A monk was coming down the dormitory stairs, and God forgive me, I shoved him to one side.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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