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dormitory

Syllabification: (dor·mi·to·ry)

Pronunciation: /ˈdôrmiˌtôrē/

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Definition of dormitory

noun (plural dormitories)

a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.
North American a university or college hall of residence or hostel.
[as modifier] chiefly British denoting a small town or suburb providing a residential area for those who work in a nearby city.