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
They were once part of a rental library, whose users frequently annotated them with comments, letters and Post-its.
From New York Times
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.
From Seattle Times
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.
From Time
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.
From Reuters
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