rental library
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rental library
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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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.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
What a wealth of life was there, on the other hand, in this rental library!
From My Life and My Efforts by Olesch, Gunther
It should not be said that each librarian in every public library and every rental library could make the same experiences, because this is not true.
From My Life and My Efforts by Olesch, Gunther
But now, this support was taken from me as well by reading from this shameful rental library.
From My Life and My Efforts by Olesch, Gunther
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