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

It’s easy for Andrew McMahon to feel self-conscious when he listens back to “Everything In Transit,” his 2005 debut album as Jack’s Mannequin.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, Gomez took to Instagram on Monday to celebrate her longtime friend’s latest album by posting a video and some snapshots of moments they shared at her wedding.

From Los Angeles Times

Taylor Swift returned to the late-night circuit on Monday for the first time since “Midnights,” appearing on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to discuss her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

From Salon

So the album opens with the familiar, always timeless voice of Steve Earle, telling the story of Hopper’s childhood, wistfully looking at the trains heading west and dreaming of the future.

From Salon

Fans had speculated that Taylor would perform at the event after the release of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl.

From BBC

Related Words

• collection 
• scrapbook