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

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

From Los Angeles Times

The arrest comes just days after Johnson released “Midnight Gasoline,” his first album in more than a decade.

From Los Angeles Times

He released his debut country album, “F-1 Trillion” in August.

From Los Angeles Times

My favorite album of hers is “The Sensual World.”

From Los Angeles Times

People Watching is the title single from the North Shields singer's upcoming third album.

From BBC

Related Words

• collection
• scrapbook