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

Separate claims involving Anthropic’s downloading of books from the LibGen and PiLiMi online libraries were resolved through the settlement. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Local property taxes also fund services and facilities such as libraries and public parks. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Strong new work presents legacy musicians as active artists relevant to a new generation of listeners, rather than as caretakers of famous music libraries. — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The libraries are a take-and-exchange system; take a book, leave a book. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

The Simpsons and Family Guy have been producing episodes exclusively for Disney+ and Hulu, where their respective libraries are housed, for the past couple of years. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026

For documentary fans who are tired of digging through crowded streaming libraries, Curiosity Stream offers a dedicated home for educational content. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

According to Storyful, The Library Dads now hosts regular meetups at libraries across the Atlanta area, where fathers arrive with children in tow for storytime, songs, activities and opportunities to connect with one another. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

The city was handing out free KN95 face masks at hundreds of libraries, police precincts and firehouses, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 July 2026