album
word
/ˈæɫbəm/
AL-buhm
/ˈælbəm/
AL-buhm
Definition
An album is a book or digital collection for photos, stamps, or similar items. It can also mean a set of songs released together as one music record.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for photo collections and music. Common combinations are 'photo album', 'family album', 'debut album', and 'release an album'. For music, 'album' is bigger than a single; for photos, people also say 'album' for digital collections, though 'gallery' is common on phones.
Spanish: álbum - disco (musical)Portuguese (BR): álbum - álbum musicalPortuguese (PT): álbum - álbum musicalChinese (Simplified): 相册 - 专辑Chinese (Traditional): 相簿 - 專輯Hindi: एल्बम - संगीत एल्बमArabic: ألبوم - ألبوم موسيقيBengali: অ্যালবামRussian: альбомJapanese: アルバムVietnamese: albumKorean: 앨범Turkish: albümUrdu: البمIndonesian: album
Example Sentences
I made a photo album for my grandparents.
basic
Her first album was very popular.
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This album has pictures from our trip.
basic
I've had that album on repeat all week.
natural
We found an old family album in the attic.
natural
Their new album drops next month, and I'm really excited.
natural