libraries

word · lemma: library

Definition

Buildings or rooms where people can borrow, read, or study books and other materials, often for free. Can also refer to digital collections or sections in computer programming contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to physical locations with books, but can also mean digital collections or code 'libraries' in computing. Common collocations: 'public libraries', 'university libraries', 'borrow books from libraries.' Not to be confused with 'bookstore' (place to buy books).

Spanish: bibliotecasPortuguese (BR): bibliotecasPortuguese (PT): bibliotecasChinese (Simplified): 图书馆Chinese (Traditional): 圖書館Hindi: पुस्तकालयArabic: مكتبات

Example Sentences

Many cities have public libraries.

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Libraries are quiet places to read and study.

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Students borrow books from their school libraries.

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I love spending rainy afternoons in libraries just exploring new books.

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Thanks to digital libraries, you can now access thousands of books online.

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Most libraries offer more than just books; they have events, classes, and free internet too.

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