Synonyms of library

library

noun

ˈlī-ˌbrer-ē 

1

as in archive

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

• archive
• rental library
• bibliotheca
• stacks

2

as in collection

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

• collection
• assemblage
• assortment
• repertory
• repertoire
• supply
• arsenal
• trove
• treasure
• treasure trove
• store
• stockpile
• cache
• kaleidoscope
• mixed bag
• hoard
• assembly
• omnium-gatherum
• accumulation
• reserve
• phantasmagoria
• stock
• miscellanea
• gathering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pile
• heap
• litter
• clutter
• jumble
• bric-a-brac
• ragbag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of library

The interior resembles a personal library, with shelves housing the brand’s chains, Foundation collection and 10 tenets alongside rows of books. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Procreate's new library system, which is accessible via the Brushes panel or a pinching gesture, can rescue anyone with an inflated brush inventory. — Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Duckworth said there are benefits for both the military and the community should the land become part of North Chicago, with additional tax money going to schools that educate military children or a library where people can borrow books. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The goal is to ensure that people from every part of South Carolina, urban and rural, are represented in the emerging library. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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