Noun: library 'lI,bre-ree [N. Amer], 'lI-b(r)u-ree [Brit]- A building that houses a collection of books and other materials
- A room where books are kept
"they had brandy in the library" - A collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing
- A depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study
- depository library - (computing) a collection of standard programs and subroutines that are stored and available for immediate use
- program library, subroutine library
Derived forms: libraries Type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, building, collection, deposit, depositary, depository, edifice, repository, room Part of: house Encyclopedia: Library, information and documentation |