dorm

UK: dɔːm | US: dɔːrm

Definition

  1. n. a dormitory; a building providing sleeping quarters for students or other groups.

Structure
dorm <sleep>
Etymology

The word "dorm" is a shortened form of "dormitory," which originates from the Latin dormitorium, meaning "a place for sleeping." The root dorm- comes from dormire ("to sleep"), which also gives rise to words like "dormant" (inactive, as if asleep) and "dormouse" (a sleepy rodent). The truncation to "dorm" reflects colloquial efficiency, common in academic settings where brevity is valued.

Examples

  1. She hurried back to her dorm before curfew.

  2. The university built a new dorm to accommodate more students.

  3. His dorm room was small but cozy.

  4. Noise complaints are common in crowded dorms.

  5. The dorm’s common area is a popular spot for studying.