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.

Example Sentences

I made a photo album for my grandparents.

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Her first album was very popular.

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This album has pictures from our trip.

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I've had that album on repeat all week.

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We found an old family album in the attic.

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Their new album drops next month, and I'm really excited.

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