residence hall

noun

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

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Swenson was placed on administrative leave less than two weeks after granting The Courier Journal an extensive interview to discuss the university eliminating positions, downsizing its campuses and selling its only residence hall. Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Dec. 2025 According to local reports citing police, the shooting occurred in a residence hall on campus. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025 The work includes the campus’ transition to geothermal energy and its residence hall renovations. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025 Student returned to residence hall and did shower. Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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