Meaning of the word libraries in English

What does libraries mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

libraries

US /ˈlaɪ.brer.iz/
UK /ˈlaɪ.brər.iz/

Plural Noun

1.

buildings or rooms containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution

Example:
Public libraries offer free access to books and resources.
Many universities have extensive academic libraries.
2.

collections of books or other materials for study or pleasure

Example:
He has an impressive personal library of classic literature.
The school is building new digital libraries for its students.
3.

in computer science, a collection of pre-written code, routines, and data structures that can be used by other programs

Example:
Developers often use open-source libraries to speed up their coding process.
The new software relies heavily on several external libraries.