library Definition

library
noun libraries

1. A room, rooms or building where books, films, records, videos, etc are kept for study, reference, reading or for lending.
2. A collection of books, films, records, videos, etc for public or private use.
3. A group of books published as a series.
4. computing.
A collection of computer programs that can be accessed when required.
5. computing.
A collection of related computer files.
6. A collection of items kept for reference. See also lending library, public library, reference library.

Example: a library of DNA material

Etymology: 14c: from Latin librarium bookcase.