residence hall

noun

A hall of residence.

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Meanings

nounresidence hall (plural residence halls)

plural residence halls

  1. USA hall of residence.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna college or university building containing living quarters for students

Similar
dormitorydormhallstudent residencestudent lodging
Broader
living quartersquartersbuildingedifice
Also see
dormdormitoryhallhall of residencehalls

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APA

residence hall. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/residence%20hall

MLA

“residence hall.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/residence%20hall. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “residence hall,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/residence%20hall.

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