rental library

noun

1. lending library.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rental library¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

The sign serves as a playful nod to the space’s dual function, reminding visitors that they are not just in a kitchen but also a video rental library.

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They were once part of a rental library, whose users frequently annotated them with comments, letters and Post-its.

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The agreement announced Wednesday makes Paramount the fifth major Hollywood studio to join YouTube's online video store, a growing rental library that typically charges $2 to $4 per viewing. 20th Century Fox is now the only major studio holdout.

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Although the Kindle Fire has its own streaming video service through Amazon Prime, it's only ideal for people who already subscribe to the $79-per-year service for something else, be it the limited book rental library or free two-day shipping.

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Dish expects to pay about $228 million in cash to acquire Blockbuster's assets, which as of February 27 included more than $100 million of receivables and cash and a rental library estimated to be worth $175 million.

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