library

noun

1. a room where books are kept

   noun.artifact

   Examples

   They had brandy in the library.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing

   noun.group

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms depository library

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. (computing) a collection of standard programs and subroutines that are stored and available for immediate use

   noun.group

   Synonyms program library subroutine library

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. a building that houses a collection of books and other materials

   noun.artifact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. A considerable collection of books kept for use, and not as merchandise; as, a private <i>library</i>; a public <i>library</i>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913