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

In reality, 19 was a stressful and lonely time, spent mostly in the libraries of my frigid college town or fighting with my boyfriend in the dining hall. — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

To an extent, publishers and stock media libraries already offer licensing deals, providing access to huge content corpuses for AI training. — Tomas Milar, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Nagendra, an engineer with the California Department of Water Resources, emphasized responsible development and improving residents’ access to amenities such as parks and libraries. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Levine Cava warned that services including fire rescue, libraries, roads, bridges, flood protection, parks and public transit could face cuts. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Achievement gaps grew over the summer, when some children read with parents, visited libraries and went to camp, while others didn’t have those same opportunities. — David Blazar, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

More than 50 sites will get chargers over the next 18 months, the spokesperson said, and the city has been retrofitting existing public stations and adding chargers at libraries and recreation centers. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has initiated the Africa Art Library, a program that will see the institution donate art books to libraries across Africa. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Oct. 2026