dorm
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɔɹm// UK //dˈɔːm// dorm
n. a large building or room where many students live and sleep at a college or university. It is a short way of saying 'dormitory'.
n. a large building or room providing residential quarters for a large number of people, particularly students at a university. Informal in register; a clipping of 'dormitory'.
I live in a small dorm on the university campus.
Living in a dorm during your first year is a great way to meet other students and make friends.
While the modern dorm offers more privacy than the communal halls of the past, many students still find the shared kitchens and study areas essential for building a social network.
Usage
Commonly used in North American English; 'hall of residence' is the more frequent term in British English.