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 for def. 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

Among Young’s scheduled events was a North American tour kicking off in November in support of her second album, “I’m Only F— Myself,” which was released earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, Young was nominated in the UK Music Video Award's best pop music video category for One Thing, a song on her recently released album I'm Only F****** Myself.

From BBC

And yet Armisen is completely sincere when he insists he’s delighted to be in press mode for his new album, “100 Sound Effects.”

From Los Angeles Times

With 18 million views on YouTube, the punky boom-bap “Duh!” from its eponymous release barely had a chance to cool when they announced their latest album ‘‘Ex,” which they released last Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

The tour comes hot on the heels of Gaga's latest album, Mayhem, widely regarded as a return to high-concept pop after a spell of method acting and jazz crooning.

From BBC

Related Words

• collection 
• scrapbook