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 One sign of the importance of film libraries is demand for the MIFC’s catalogue holders session, which was the first event to fill up this year, according to Gérald Duchaussoy, who co-heads the MIFC. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Its library includes more than 2,000 summaries, with new additions arriving monthly across subjects including personal development, business, health, and wellness. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 There are about a dozen other puzzle libraries in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas, according to a map on their website, which unites their often-unrelated residential hosts. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 The library next to the courthouse was closed as a result of the incident. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for library
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  1. archive
  2. collection
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  • Rowling is not participating in the doc, which will instead use archive material, her writing and interviews with some of those who have worked with her.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The British specialty brand Holliday & Brown, owned by the Italian silk specialist Mantero Group since 2002, is marking its 100th anniversary this year and has released a celebratory capsule collection inspired by the brand’s archives.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
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  • Some 37% of Gen Z women kept their collections on view only within their own households, compared with 16% of Gen Z men.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The series is based upon Helene Tursten’s short story collections An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
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