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
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Since then, Spotify has updated the tab with links to the pop star’s merch as well as cryptic videos corresponding to clues revealed at Swift’s open-air library installation in Los Angeles.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
The library board was having none of it, though there was a push for a ballot resolution that would give the city council control of the library.
—Diana Goetsch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Kennedy finds ingenious solutions: schools for the most vulnerable girls, training programs for men to combat domestic violence, safe houses for survivors, community libraries, employment programs, innovative clean-water kiosks, a community cooperative bank.
—TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
But cuts are still needed, because scheduled pay raises for library employees will cost about $5 million.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
The formal dining room nearby is embellished with classy wallpaper and a coffered ceiling; floor-to-ceiling bookshelves line the walls of the library; and the eat-in kitchen features modern appliances and a butler’s pantry.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
From Los Angeles to Tokyo, these 26 libraries promise an unforgettable experience for all who appreciate scholarly style and immaculate craftsmanship.
—Anna Borges, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2024
Smith has taken Jeremy to meet business professionals, to the library and to sporting events.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/library. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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