dormitory bed

Meaning

A 'dormitory bed' (often shortened to 'dorm bed') is a single bed located in a shared room with other travelers. It is the standard option in hostels and is popular among budget travelers and backpackers. The tone is neutral and practical.

Examples

• Booking a dormitory bed is the cheapest way to stay in Amsterdam.

  Booking a dormitory bed is the cheapest way to stay in Amsterdam.

• Each dormitory bed comes with a personal reading light and a locker.

  Each dormitory bed comes with a personal reading light and a locker.

• I booked a dormitory bed in a female-only room for extra comfort.

  I booked a dormitory bed in a female-only room for extra comfort.

• He prefers a private room, but he had to settle for a dormitory bed this time.

  He prefers a private room, but he had to settle for a dormitory bed this time.

• Is bed linen included when you reserve a dormitory bed?

  Is bed linen included when you reserve a dormitory bed?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I slept in a dorm room bed.

  ✓ I slept in a dormitory bed.

  While 'dorm room bed' is understandable, 'dormitory bed' or 'dorm bed' is the standard collocation used in booking systems and travel contexts.

• ✗ I booked a dormitories bed.

  ✓ I booked a dormitory bed.

  When 'dormitory' acts as a noun adjunct modifying 'bed', it must remain singular.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I don't mind sharing a room, so I just booked a ___.

  💡 A bed in a shared hostel room.

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  dormitory bed

• Does each ___ have its own power outlet for charging phones?

  💡 The specific sleeping spot in a shared dorm.

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  dormitory bed