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dormitory

[dawr-mi-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈdɔr mɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
living quarters
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The 28 May fire tore through the upper floor of a dormitory containing 135 bunk beds and housing 202 students, forcing them to flee through a single doorway after the emergency exit failed to open.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

One dormitory had one toilet for 31 people, they found.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"There are no military facilities, special services, or related services near the dormitory," he added.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Susan Flores’ son, Paul Flores, was the last person seen with Smart as the two walked toward her dormitory at Cal State San Luis Obispo after a 1996 Memorial Day party.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Brigit shrugged as they made their way to the dormitory halls.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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