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

That's not to say that sometimes those running libraries don't make stupid decisions. — Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Since 2018, Hialeah’s libraries operated as their own independent city department, answering directly to the mayor and council rather than sitting under a larger agency. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Moreno said the budget still invests in public safety, parks, libraries and city employees. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

In the second half of the nineteenth century, before the rise of public libraries, many people in remote parts of the United States got their hands on new books thanks to traveling salespeople. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2026

Related Stories That starts with tapping into content libraries. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Many libraries allow food and drinks in at least some areas of the building. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Cameron inked a deal with Meta for its Meta Quest VR headsets in 2024, and Lightstorm believes that studios will be able to economically turn their film and TV libraries into 3D content that can be played in those environments, at a reasonable cost. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Our cities need our property taxes for libraries, schools, public hospitals, police, fire, garbage pickups and roads. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026