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Album

UK /["/ˈælbəm/"]/US /["/ˈælbəm/"]/

Definition

a book in which you keep photographs, stamps, etc.

In simple words: A collection of music tracks or photos.

Examples

  • I just bought the new album by my favorite band.
  • She has an impressive collection of photo albums from her travels.
  • The art album features works from renowned painters.
  • The photo album captured our family's best moments together.
  • His latest album debuted at number one on the charts.
  • We often listen to the album while driving on road trips.

Usage notes

Use 'album' when referring to music collections or photo collections. Avoid using in very casual contexts; 'CD', 'playlist', or 'photo book' may be more fitting.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of it as a 'collection of sounds' or 'all the tunes in one book'.

Collocations

  • family
  • wedding
  • photo
  • in an/​the album
  • best-selling
  • good
  • great
  • make
  • produce
  • record
  • come out
  • chart
  • track
  • cover

Synonyms

  • collection
  • compilation
  • anthology
  • book
  • set

Antonyms

  • single
  • track
  • song

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'album' with 'track' which refers to a single song.
  • Using 'album' to describe individual songs instead of collections.
  • Forgetting to use 'photo album' for pictures.