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Libraries

Verb / ˈlaɪbreˌri:z / Another word for libraries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to.

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Common collocations

  • public libraries
  • university libraries
  • digital libraries
  • library catalog
  • library card
  • borrow books
  • library system
  • library services

Word family

noun library
adjective bibliothecal

Usage note

The word 'libraries' refers to collections of books and other media, often publicly accessible. It can also refer to a specific building housing such a collection.

Example sentences

  1. I love going to the library to find new books to read.
  2. The library is a great place to do research for a school project.
  3. My mom and I went to the library to attend a storytime event.
  4. I returned my library books on time so I didn't have to pay a late fee.
  5. The library has a quiet room for people who want to study in silence.

Quotes

  • A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life. - Henry Ward Beecher
  • I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library. - Jorge Luis Borges
  • The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library. - Albert Einstein

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