Synonyms for

Dormitories

Verb / ˈdɔ:rmʌˌtɔ:ri:z / Another word for dormitories — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A dormitory is a large room or building at a school, college, or other institution, where many people sleep and live.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The dormitories at the university are very spacious.
  2. I met my best friend in the dormitory during my first year of college.
  3. The dormitory is located near the campus library.
  4. The dormitory has a communal kitchen where students can cook their own meals.
  5. The dormitory has strict rules about noise levels after midnight.

Quotes

  • 'A dormitory is organized to introduce young people to the fact that they have to share their lives.' - Robert Harris
  • 'I went to a big high school, and the dormitory at college was big enough that I wasn't that nervous.' - Abbi Jacobson
  • '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

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