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Wordabulary

dormitory

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A building, especially at a school or college, with many bedrooms for students to sleep in.

"She lived in the dormitory for her first two years of college."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She lived in the _____ for her first two years of college."

Answer: dormitory

In your own words, what does "dormitory" mean?

A building, especially at a school or college, with many bedrooms for students to sleep in.

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