the stacks

plural noun

: the rows of shelves where books are stored in a library

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In turn, the stacks of dollar bills offer a chance that none of them thought possible. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025 And where better to start than the stacks? As Claire Woodcock reported in 404 Media this morning, public libraries—our standing temples, our best things—are currently holding down the fort for physical media. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Dec. 2025 Bloodstone Books, Sacramento, California A decidedly relaxed exterior doesn’t alert you to the dread waiting in the stacks at Bloodstone Books. Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025 Reflect, realign and journal among the stacks in this one-hour restorative session followed by a mimosa (or non-alcoholic sparkling beverage) toast and private access to Book Society. American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the stacks

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“The stacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stacks. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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