dormitory — a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːrmɪtɔːri/
Example Sentences
- My dormitory roommate snores so loudly that even the fire alarm gets jealous.
- The dormitory kitchen is where students learn that ramen can be a breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- She decorated her dormitory room with photos of her family and friends.
dormitory
NOUN[/ˈdɔːrmɪtɔːri/]
a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution
💡 Concept
a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution
🎵 Rhyme
In the dormitory, a good story melts away every worry!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdɔːrmɪtɔːri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɔːmɪtri/
🌳Etymology
Rootdorm
Suffix--itory
🎵Rhyme
storygloryworry
story
glory
worry
🔗Collocations
college dormitory
dormitory room
live in a dormitory
dormitory life
dormitory building
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dormitory roommate snores so loudly that even the fire alarm gets jealous.”
😄 Fun example
“The dormitory kitchen is where students learn that ramen can be a breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
“She decorated her dormitory room with photos of her family and friends.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
residence hallhostelboarding house
Antonyms
private residencefamily home
Related
roommatedormboardingaccommodationresidence
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