dorm
UK/dɔ:m/US/dɒ:m/
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Definitions
n.
An informal short form of dormitory: a residence building or room where students sleep and live
dormitory 的非正式缩略形式：学生住宿的楼或房间，宿舍
Root Breakdown
Root-derived=dorm
dorm is simply dormitory with its ending clipped off, the way gymnasium became gym. Same root dormīre ('sleep'), same meaning — a place to sleep — just shorter and far more common in casual American English.
Root dorm still carries 5 more wordsUsage Guide
dorm is informal and chiefly American. In speech, students almost always say 'dorm' rather than 'dormitory.' British English more often uses 'halls' or 'halls of residence.' Common as a modifier too: dorm room, dorm life, dorm mate.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She moved into her college dorm a week before classes started.
- 2.
We stayed up talking in the dorm until two in the morning.
- 3.
Most freshmen are required to live in a dorm on campus.