Synonyms for

Library

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

Definition

A place where books, magazines, and other materials are kept for people to read, study, or borrow.

Synonyms & similar words

depositorylibrary subroutinelibrary programlibrary bookhouse bookcase bookstore stacks study archives bookmobile bookshelf

Synonyms by register

Formal

archive repository collection depository

Informal

book nook reading room study

Literary

scriptorium bibliotheca

Antonyms

privation ignorance uninformedness lack of knowledge emptiness

Common collocations

  • public library
  • university library
  • digital library
  • borrow a book
  • check out a book
  • return a book
  • library card
  • library system

Word family

noun library
verb librarianize
adjective librarian

Usage note

While 'library' primarily refers to a place for books, it can also metaphorically refer to a collection of digital resources or software components. The adjective form is 'librarian', referring to a person who works in a library.

Example sentences

  1. I love going to the library to read books.
  2. The library has many resources for studying.
  3. I borrowed a book from the library to read at home.
  4. The library is a quiet place to study.
  5. The library has a lot of different books to choose from.

Quotes

  • The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. - Albert Einstein
  • I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. - Jorge Luis Borges
  • Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries. - Anne Herbert

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