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How do you spell Dormitory?

Correct spelling

dormitory

Remember DORM + ITORY: where you sleep in a dorm, not 'dormatory'

Why is dormitory spelled this way?

From Latin dormitorium, a sleeping place. DORMIRE (to sleep). A dormitory is designed for sleeping — architecture organized around the most basic human need for rest.

Common misspellings of dormitory

dormatorydormitarydormitry

Example

The college dormitory housed over 200 students across four floors.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dormitory?+
The correct spelling is "dormitory". Remember DORM + ITORY: where you sleep in a dorm, not 'dormatory'
Is it dormatory or dormitory?+
The correct spelling is "dormitory", not "dormatory".

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