book return

Where loans end

A book return is a slot, bin, or depository where library patrons can drop off borrowed materials, often accessible when the library is closed: I slid the books through the book return on my way to work.

The term also refers to the act of returning books or the transaction itself.

Opposites
library transaction direction

book returncheckout

Payment completion process

checkout desk · book checkout · check out · borrowing · checkout counter

keeping vs. returning

book returnkeeping

Holding in custody

retention · overdue · non-return

Family

book, return, books, booked, booking, bookish, booklet, returns, returned

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G