Definition

1. Noun:
   • A building owned or operated by a college or university that provides housing for students: A "student residence" is specifically a building where students live, typically located on or near the campus of an educational institution.

Usage

• The term "student residence" is used to refer to the physical building or complex providing accommodation for students. It is a formal term often used in administrative and official contexts by educational institutions.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • The new student residence can house over 500 students.
  • Applications for a place in the student residence must be submitted by July 1st.
  • Living in a student residence is a great way to meet people from your first week at university.

Advanced Usage

• "student residence" vs. "dormitory": While often used interchangeably, "student residence" can sound slightly more formal or modern than "dormitory" (often shortened to "dorm"). "Student residence" may also imply a wider variety of room types and facilities.
  • The university is phasing out the old dormitories in favor of new, apartment-style student residences.

Variants and Related Words

• Dormitory (n): A large bedroom for a number of people in an institution, or a building containing such rooms (a synonym for student residence).
• Halls of residence (n, chiefly British English): A term equivalent to "student residence."
• Residence hall (n): Another common term for a student residence building.
• On-campus housing / accommodation (n): A broader term that includes all types of university-provided living quarters, including student residences.

Synonyms

• Dormitory (dorm)
• Halls (of residence)
• Residence hall
• University housing

Related Phrases

• "Live in residence": To reside in a student residence.
  • Did you live in residence during your first year?
• "Residence life": Refers to the programs, activities, and administrative functions associated with living in a student residence.
  • She works for the Office of Residence Life.

Noun

1. a college or university building containing living quarters for students