Synonyms of libraries

libraries

noun

plural of library

1

as in archives

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

• archives
• rental libraries
• stacks
• bibliothecas

2

as in collections

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

• collections
• assemblages
• assortments
• arsenals
• supplies
• repertories
• repertoires
• treasures
• troves
• treasure troves
• stores
• stockpiles
• miscellanea
• caches
• assemblies
• kaleidoscopes
• hoards
• reserves
• phantasmagorias
• mixed bags
• omnium-gatherums
• stocks
• accumulations
• gatherings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• piles
• heaps
• litters
• jumbles
• ragbags
• clutters
• bric-a-brac

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of libraries

Most scholars believe the tapestry was made in England, probably in or around Canterbury, citing similarities with illuminated manuscripts associated with monastic libraries there. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026

And last year, the Supreme Court ruled that the Universal Service Fund, which collects the money that schools and libraries in turn use to lower internet costs, is constitutional. — Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 10 July 2026

In September, 500 StudioCanal projects will disappear from customers’ libraries in the UK and parts of Europe thanks to an expiring licensing agreement. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

And in much of the country, the government is responsible for operating water and other utilities, running fire departments and operating public libraries. — Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Rather than allowing a language model to generate answers directly, the framework is designed to invoke the appropriate scientific software and libraries before returning results. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Google Books and the Internet Archive represent libraries of unfathomable proportions. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Several of these stations can be found in local libraries and YMCA locations. — Nico Berlin, Oklahoman, 7 July 2026

The program targets 2023 property tax payments and promises direct relief, using money that has already been distributed to and spent by taxing districts including Jackson County cities, schools and libraries. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026