Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of library
"The city announced that three new libraries will open next year to serve different neighborhoods."
In plain English: Libraries are buildings where people can borrow books and use computers for free.
"The children spent their Saturday afternoon reading quietly in the public libraries."
Usage: Use "libraries" to refer to multiple public buildings that house collections of books and media for borrowing or reading. Do not use this word when speaking about a single facility, which remains "library."
Derived from the Latin libraria, which comes from liber meaning "book," this plural noun originally referred to places where books were stored or sold. The term entered English in the late 14th century via Old French, retaining its core association with collections of written works.