residence hall

noun

formal, US
: a place where students live at a college or university

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Although the students’ names have not been released, the Lafayette County coroner told CNN affiliate WMC an 18-year-old man died at a residence hall, and a 20-year-old man died at his home off-campus. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Dirt is being moved outside the east side of the stadium for a Marriott Hotel, a residence hall for students and parking facility for that facility set to be finished in 2028. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 In April, university officials announced a new residence hall would be named after Martin. — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026 In Hartford, city and business leaders welcomed the residence hall project. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for residence hall

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“Residence hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residence%20hall. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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