English Dictionary (Humor) beta

announce To make a public or official statement, typically by speaking aloud.  ■ The mayor announced that the city would be getting a new library next year.

Banned To be forbidden from doing something, usually due to misbehavior or violating rules.  ■ "John was banned from the school library after he was caught stealing books."

banning A humorous way of referring to a prohibition or restriction on something, often used in a lighthearted manner.  ■ "I'm banning all boring books from my library! It's time to spice things up."

Binder A person who is able to bind or hold together two or more things.  ■The binder at the library was able to fix my broken book with just a few clicks of his binder machine!

book A collection of pages bound together for reading.  ■ "I can't decide whether to read the novel or the cookbook. Guess which one I picked up at the library?"

hushed The state of being so silent that one's voice is almost inaudible.  ■ "I was hushed when I entered the library, afraid to make a noise and disrupt the other readers."

Keeper A person who keeps things in order and prevents them from being lost or stolen.  ■ "The keeper of the library is known for her strict rules about overdue books."

Outrageously To the extent that it would be considered inappropriate, vulgar, or offensive by most people.  ■ She wore a bikini to the library, and I couldn't help but think "outrageously" was her only fashion sense.

piled A mountain of things that have been accumulated over time.  ■ John's desk was so piled with books and papers, it looked like a small library.

Protestant A person who is very upset or angry about something.  ■ "I'm a Protestant when it comes to loud music at the library, I can't even function!"

React² A programming library used for building user interfaces.  ■ "I had so much fun using React to build that app! It's like magic!"

returned The act of coming back to a place or situation after being away for a while, usually with something in hand.  ■ "I returned the library book that was overdue last night."

Revoke To take away a previously granted privilege or permission.  ■ "The teacher must revoke my access to the library until I return the overdue book."

starship A spacecraft used for intergalactic travel and exploration.  ■ "The starship Enterprise is the most luxurious spacecraft in the galaxy, complete with zero gravity sports courts, a fine dining restaurant, and a fully stocked library."

arsonist A person who intentionally sets fire to buildings or other structures.  ■ John was an arsonist, and he loved burning down houses for fun. One day he set fire to a library full of books and declared it "the greatest prank of all time".

cataloging The process of creating a list of items, usually with their descriptions and prices, for the purpose of selling or renting them.  ■ After spending hours cataloging the books in the library, Emily finally finished her project and was able to return home early.

committee A group of people who are too lazy to make a decision, so they form a committee.  ■ The town council decided to form a committee to decide whether or not to build a new library. Six months later, the committee had still not reached a decision and had instead spent all their time arguing about what type of coffee machine to buy for the break room.

depository A place where things are kept or stored, usually in a dull and uninteresting manner.  ■ "I went to the depository to retrieve my library books, but was disappointed to find they had been replaced with old, dusty copies of Encyclopedia Britannica."

folder A thin rectangular container made of paper or cardboard, often used to hold documents, pictures, or other small objects. It's also sometimes used as a metaphor for a group of people.  ■ John was so organized that he kept all his work in folders, even his snacks!, The new employee was welcomed into the team with open arms and a folder full of paperwork., Sarah's folder was so big that it could hold an entire library!

Idiocy A state of being completely foolish and unintelligent, often characterized by a lack of common sense and an inability to think logically.  ■ "I can't believe I fell for that conspiracy theory. It's like I have an entire library of idiocy stored in my brain.

librarian A person who is extremely intelligent, yet has no life outside of work at the library. They spend their days shushing patrons and rearranging books.  ■ "I asked the librarian for help finding a book, and she just rolled her eyes and said 'You should have come here sooner.'

libraries A place where books are stored and borrowed. Also known as a repository of knowledge.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on the floor of the library while trying to find a book to read. I guess that's what you call an 'accidentally-on-purpose'!"

lynching The act of hanging a person from a tree or other elevated location, usually as a form of punishment or intimidation.  ■ "I heard that the townspeople decided to lynch the new mayor after he refused to build them a new library."

Readers noun 1. People who read books, newspapers, or magazines.  ■ The librarian was very pleased to see so many readers coming to the library to borrow books., verb 2. To peruse written material, such as a book or newspaper.  ■ "Readers," said the professor, "are expected to read and understand every word in this textbook."

Sneaker A person who is very good at sneaking around, often in order to avoid being caught.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone charging on the desk when I was supposed to be sneaking out of the library, but luckily no one noticed!"

tags 1 a Verb: to place labels or markings on something for identification purposes.  ■ "I always tag my own books in the library so I can find them easily." Noun: a piece of fabric or paper attached to an object or animal for identification purposes.  ■ "I have so many tags on my backpack, I feel like I'm wearing a walking advertisement."