Synonyms of library

library

noun

ˈlī-ˌbrer-ē 

1

as in archive

a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale

I went to the library to do some research for my report

Synonyms & Similar Words

• archive
• lending library
• rental library
• bibliotheca
• stacks

2

as in collection

an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure

a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collection
• assemblage
• assortment
• repertory
• repertoire
• supply
• arsenal
• trove
• treasure
• treasure trove
• store
• stockpile
• cache
• kaleidoscope
• mixed bag
• hoard
• assembly
• omnium-gatherum
• accumulation
• reserve
• phantasmagoria
• stock
• miscellanea
• gathering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pile
• heap
• litter
• clutter
• jumble
• bric-a-brac
• ragbag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of library

As your library grows, good file governance is essential. —Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Photo : Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills The fireside library. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025

Dozens of federal grants for libraries, archives and museums have been terminated because Trump eliminated the agency that funds them. —Riley Beggin, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025

Defense officials have directed military forces to scrub websites of diversity, equity, and inclusion references and to remove from military academy libraries literature and history books that the administration deems harmful to unity. —Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025

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