library
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: libraries
Sense 1
An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
Cơ sở lưu trữ sách và phương tiện truyền thông cho công chúng hoặc người đủ tiêu chuẩn mượn
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any institution that lends out its goods for use by the public or a community.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “library” mean?
An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
Is “library” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.