Meaning & Definition of Library in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A building or room containing collections of books and/or other print or nonprint materials organized and maintained for use.

  Example Sentence: She spent her afternoons studying in the library.

• Definition: A collection of data or resources, especially in digital format.

  Example Sentence: The software comes with a library of pre-built functions.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'liber', meaning 'book'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• library card: A card issued by a library to a user, allowing them to borrow books.
• check out a book: To borrow a book from the library for a period of time.
• library fines: Charges incurred for returning borrowed books late.

Translations

• Spanish: biblioteca

• French: bibliothèque

• German: Bibliothek

• Russian: библиотека

Related Words

• bibliophile: A person who loves or collects books.

• librarian: A person who works in a library responsible for managing the collection.

Slang Meanings of library

• Meaning: The quiet zone

  Example Sentence: This is the quiet zone – it’s like a library in here!

• Meaning: The info hub

  Example Sentence: Check the info hub for everything you need.