library

noun

ˈlī-ˌbrer-ē How to pronounce library (audio)
Definition of librarynext
1
as in archive
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale I went to the library to do some research for my report

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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD

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Recent Examples of library Under the old policy, appeals went before the library system's board. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026 Inside are 11 bedrooms and nine bathrooms, along with several living areas, a library, a historic chapel, and a billiard room; outside are expansive terraces and a large swimming pool. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 According to the church’s now-defunct website, John-Paul started his first church, Solid Rock Ministries, in a local library in 2006. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 Organizations can gain insight into the locations of vulnerable cryptographic algorithms and libraries within their software and supply chains by utilizing cryptography Bills of Materials (CBOMs). — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for library
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  1. archive
  2. collection
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  • From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For a long time, this fossil sat in museum archives under a quiet case of mistaken identity.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • Last year, Tatcha launched a Longevity collection inspired by Okinawan rituals, which so far includes a skin-boosting serum and cream, respectively.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • A Little Rock police incident report lists Shelton as a suspect in the theft of mail from the post office at 7401 Colonel Glenn Road, where a blue postal collection box had been broken into early Friday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2026
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