rental library

noun

variants or lending library
Definition of rental librarynext
as in library

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Recent Examples of rental library All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lakewood Toolbox, a tool rental library that allows community members an affordable and educational option for borrowing tools. — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 5 Oct. 2020
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  1. library
  2. archive
Noun
  • There's no need to spend an entire weekend tagging your photo library.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Artcraft is also working with the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, which began collaborating with Mockoski and Harris in 2025 on restorations from Paramount’s silent-era library.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of library
Noun
  • Some impressively pulled from designer brands’ archives, like Kim Kardashian‘s Balenciaga 1951 ensemble.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The software can recover 5,000+ file types, including photos, videos, documents, audio, archives, emails, databases, and RAW camera files.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Rental library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rental%20library. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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