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Noun: dormitory  'dor-mi,to-ree [N. Amer], 'dor-mu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. A college or university building containing living quarters for students
    - dorm, residence hall, hall, student residence
     
  2. A large sleeping room containing several beds
    - dormitory room, dorm room

Derived forms: dormitories

Type of: bedchamber, bedroom, building, chamber, edifice, living quarters, quarters, sleeping accommodation, sleeping room

Encyclopedia: Dormitory