album

[ al-buhm ]

noun

1. 1. a bound or loose-leaf book consisting of blank pages, pockets, envelopes, etc., for storing or displaying photographs, stamps, or the like, or for collecting autographs.
   2. a digital collection of photographs, stored on a computer or mobile device for viewing, displaying, or sharing.
2. 1. a record or set of records containing several musical selections, a complete play or opera, etc.:

      Her album of folk songs will be out next month.

   2. the package or container for such a record or records:

      The album has a pocket for each record.

   3. a collection of audio recordings released together as a collected work:

      The digital release of their debut album sold more copies than expected.

3. a printed book containing an anthology of writings, reproductions of photographs or artwork, musical compositions, etc.

album

/ ˈælbəm /

noun

1. a book or binder consisting of blank pages, pockets, or envelopes for keeping photographs, stamps, autographs, drawings, poems, etc
2. one or more CDs, cassettes, or long-playing records released as a single item
3. a booklike holder containing sleeves for gramophone records
4. an anthology, usually large and illustrated

Word History and Origins

Origin of album¹

First recorded in 1610–20; 1955–60 album fordef 2; from Latin: neuter singular of albus “white,” i.e., a blank (tablet) painted white for writing on

Word History and Origins

Origin of album¹

C17: from Latin: blank tablet, from albus white

Example Sentences

"He told me about recording his album and I said 'I can put some bass on it if you like'."

From BBC

Last year, his double album One Thing At A Time topped the US chart for 16 weeks.

From BBC

They've sold more albums than any other K-pop girl band last year, have tens of millions of fans worldwide and are arguably one of South Korea's hottest acts.

From BBC

Last year's winners, The Last Dinner Party, went on to score a number one album and a Mercury Prize nomination for their debut release, Prelude To Ecstasy.

From BBC

Yes, the scratchy-voiced singer and songwriter released his debut album just 18 months ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• collection
• scrapbook