Residence Hall (Noun)
Meaning
A college or university building containing living quarters for students.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The university's newest residence hall offers its students a state-of-the-art fitness center and game room.
- Many students choose to live in the residence hall their freshman year to make connections and get familiar with campus life.
- New students received a tour of the campus, including the renovated residence hall where they would be living for the next academic year.
- She lived in a co-ed residence hall with her friends during her junior year of college.
- The college prides itself on its small, intimate residence halls that help foster a sense of community among its students.