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

They’ve proved it with their most autobiographical album, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft,’ a strong contender for the 67th Grammy Awards.

From Los Angeles Times

Elsewhere in the interview, the singer - who is one of the most-streamed artists in the world - spoke about writing her upcoming third album, Lana.

From BBC

Other wins for Mexican subgenres included Grupo Frontera’s “El Comienzo” for norteño album, Chiquis’ “Diamantes” for banda album and Alejandro Fernandez’s “Te Llevo En La Sangre” for ranchero/mariachi album.

From Los Angeles Times

The first Latin Grammy of the night went to Carin León for contemporary Mexican music album — a new category — for “Boca Chueca, Vol. 1.”

From Los Angeles Times

As for other notable wins, Karol G won urban album for “Mañana”; Draco Rosa took home two awards, for rock/pop album and rock song; and Taubert was crowned best new artist.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• collection
• scrapbook