library
noun
How do you pronounce library?: Usage Guide
While the pronunciation \ˈlī-ˌbrer-ē\ is the most frequent variant in the U.S., the other variants are not uncommon. The contraction \ˈlī-brē\ and the dissimilated form \ˈlī-ˌber-ē\ result from the relative difficulty of repeating \r\ in the same syllable or successive syllables; our files contain citations for these variants from educated speakers, including college presidents and professors, as well as with somewhat greater frequency from less educated speakers.
Examples of library in a Sentence
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The Gilder Center includes multiple new exhibits, high-tech classrooms, a public reading library, a dazzling, immersive projection room and more, all in service of bringing the wonders of Earth closer to the public.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
However, her husband did return all but one book because that book didn’t fit in the library’s dropbox.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Little vetoed a similar bill last year that would have allowed parents to claim $2,500 in damages each time the material was obtained at a library.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
The vast library of episodes recently debuted on Hulu alongside Netflix, opening up the series to a wave of new viewers on the platform.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
Some libraries also continue offering free eclipse glasses.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Public libraries are getting in on the action with help from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Space Science Institute.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
After being closed for a month, the Glendale library branch returns in a new location.
—The Indianapolis Star, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/library. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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