Library or Libary

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Library (not Libary).

Correct Spelling

Library

Incorrect Spelling

Libary

How common is this error?

There are 98,700 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Libary'. 'Libary' ranks in the top 60 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 338 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word 'library' is primarily a noun. It refers to a place where books, manuscripts, and other informational materials are housed and can be accessed by the public or a specific group. In some contexts, 'library' can also function as a descriptive adjective in compound nouns, such as 'library science.'

Examples of library being used in a sentence:

Correct The old library on Main Street was a treasure trove of forgotten stories.
Incorrect The old libary on Main Street was a treasure trove of forgotten stories.
Correct After school, the students gathered in the library to work on their group project.
Incorrect After school, the students gathered in the libary to work on their group project.
Correct She spent the rainy afternoon curled up in a cozy corner of the library, immersed in her favorite novel.
Incorrect She spent the rainy afternoon curled up in a cozy corner of the libary, immersed in her favorite novel.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Library

What is its origin?

The word "library" originates from the Latin word "librarium," which means "place for books," derived from "liber," meaning "book."

How do you pronounce library?

The word 'library' is pronounced as "LYE-bruh-ree." It can also be pronounced as "LYE-bree" in some regions.

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'library' can be used in a sentence like, "I spent the afternoon studying at the local library." A common caveat for correct spelling is to remember that it is often misspelled as 'libary' due to the omission of the second 'r,' and it should be used to refer specifically to a collection of books and resources, not confused with similar sounding words or locations.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.