library Definition
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to.
Using library: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "library" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I spent the whole day at the library studying for my exams.
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The library has a vast collection of rare books and manuscripts.
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She borrowed a few novels from the library to read over the weekend.
library Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for library
- study
- repository
- archive
- bookroom
Idioms Using library
Example
I need to hit the books if I want to pass this test.
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The judge threw the book at the defendant and sentenced him to ten years in prison.
a person who loves reading and spends a lot of time reading books
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She's a real bookworm and reads at least two books a week.
Phrases with library
a library that is open to the public and funded by the government or a public institution
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The public library is a great resource for students and researchers.
a library where books and other materials can be borrowed for a limited period of time
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The lending library allows members to borrow up to five books at a time.
a library where books and other materials cannot be borrowed but can only be used on the premises
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The reference library has a large collection of dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference works.
Origins of library
from Latin 'liber' meaning 'book'
Summary: library in Brief
A 'library' [ˈlaɪbrəri] is a building or room that houses collections of books, periodicals, films, and music for people to read, borrow, or refer to. It includes public libraries, lending libraries, and reference libraries. The phrase 'hit the books (in the library)' means to study hard, while 'throw the book at someone' means to punish someone severely for breaking the law or rules. A 'bookworm' is a person who loves reading and spends a lot of time reading books.
