library

li-brar-y · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and other materials for reading, study, or reference.

  2. 2.

    A collection of books, recordings, or other materials organized for use.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) A collection of programs, routines, or functions stored for use by other programs.

  4. 4.

    A room in a large house where books are kept.

Forms

plural: libraries

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    public library — a library funded by taxes and open to all residents
  • •
    library card — a card issued to borrow books from a library
  • •
    lending library — a library from which books can be borrowed
  • •
    digital library — an online collection of digital resources

Related words

See also: archive, book, librarian, museum
Synonyms: archive, collection, repository

Etymology

From Latin librarium ("bookcase, chest for books"), from liber ("book"). The Latin word originally meant the inner bark of a tree, which was used as writing material.