dorm

[ dawrm ]

noun

, Informal.

1. dormitory.

dorm

/ dɔːm /

noun

1. informal.
   short for dormitory

Word History and Origins

Origin of dorm¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening

Example Sentences

Players were in a dorm room fooling around with a gun.

From Los Angeles Times

She brought a bejeweled “Harris” sign that she made in her dorm room.

From Los Angeles Times

After the incident, jailers cleared out the dorm — then went back later in the day to search the area for drugs.

From Los Angeles Times

He was, looking back on it, a close friend, although we didn’t debate the state of our souls, something dorm room freshmen of all ages typically discuss.

From Salon

“And I remember going back to my dorm that night and making the decision that, ‘I don't want to be watching theater.

From Salon

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