Phrase guide

library card

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A card or document issued by a library to an individual or an organization entitling them or their representatives to borrow materials.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a card certifying the bearer's right to use the library

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: borrower's card

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: card, identity card

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 圖書證 /图书证 — A card or document issued by a library entitling someone to borrow materials.
  • Chinese Mandarin: 借閱證 /借阅证 (jièyuèzhèng) — A card or document issued by a library entitling someone to borrow materials.
  • Chinese Mandarin: 借書卡 /借书卡 (jièshūkǎ) — A card or document issued by a library entitling someone to borrow materials.
  • Chinese Mandarin: 借書證 /借书证 — A card or document issued by a library entitling someone to borrow materials.
  • Swedish: lånekort — A card or document issued by a library entitling someone to borrow materials.