Synonyms for

Dorm

Verb / dɔ:rm / Another word for dorm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dorm is a shortened form of dormitory, which is a large bedroom for many people, typically in a boarding school, college, or university.

Synonyms & similar words

studentresidence hall residencehall dormitory dormitory hostel lodging barracks bunkhouse digs lodgings quarters shelter tenement apartment flat suite studio

Synonyms by register

Formal

residence hall student housing living quarters accommodation

Informal

dorms digs pad crib

Literary

abode chamber

Antonyms

individual room private dwelling house apartment flat cottage

Common collocations

  • dorm room
  • dorm life
  • dorm building
  • dorm floor
  • dormitory room
  • dorm manager
  • dorm assignment
  • dorm window

Word family

noun dormitory
adjective dormitory

Usage note

Dorm is a common abbreviation for dormitory, typically used in informal contexts, especially in American English. While widely understood, 'dormitory' is the more formal term.

Example sentences

  1. I am excited to move into my dorm and meet new people.
  2. Living in a dorm can be a fun and unique experience.
  3. I am sharing a bathroom with my dorm mate.
  4. The school provides a cleaning service for the dorm.
  5. My dorm is located on the third floor of the building.

Quotes

  • College is the best time of your life. When else are your parents going to spend several thousand dollars a year just for you to go to a strange town and get drunk every night? ~ David Wood
  • I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. ~ Mark Twain
  • The purpose of college is to learn how to learn. ~ Peter Drucker

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