"Dormitory" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A dormitory is a place where people, usually students or individuals who live away from home, live and sleep in shared accommodations. It is typically a large room or building where multiple beds, desks, and storage spaces are provided for residents to use. Dormitories are often found in educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, or universities, as well as in military or prison settings.
Dormant refers to a state of inactivity or rest, often temporary. It can be used to describe something or someone that is not actively growing, functioning, or being used, but has the potential to become active or vigorous again. For example:<br><br> "The dormant volcano erupted after centuries of silence."<br> "The company's dormant plans for expansion were revived when a new investor came on board."<br> "After years of being dormant, her creative pursuits were rekindled."
A dormer is a window that is typically installed in a sloping roof of a building, usually a house, to provide additional natural light and ventilation to the interior spaces. Dormers often project outward from the roof and can be rectangular, triangular, or circular in shape. They can be found on buildings of various architectural styles, from modern homes to historic structures.