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album

[ al-buhm ]

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noun

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.
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.
a printed book containing an anthology of writings, reproductions of photographs or artwork, musical compositions, etc.

album

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noun

a book or binder consisting of blank pages, pockets, or envelopes for keeping photographs, stamps, autographs, drawings, poems, etc
one or more CDs, cassettes, or long-playing records released as a single item
a booklike holder containing sleeves for gramophone records
an anthology, usually large and illustrated

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Word History and Origins

Origin of album¹

First recorded in 1610–20; 1955–60 album fordef 2; from Latin: neuter singular of albus “white,” i.e., a blank (tablet) painted white for writing on

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Word History and Origins

Origin of album¹

C17: from Latin: blank tablet, from albus white

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By Kanye West’s recent standards, the surprise release of his “lost” album “Donda 2” to streaming services is relatively sedate news.

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There is a soaring quality to much of the album, particularly the aptly named “Fly Away,” featuring Aja Monet.

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Those digital copies are the only old photos she has left, so she views Mills’ tintype as the first step toward creating a family album for her grandson.

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He had already acted in plenty of soap operas in Mexico and released two pop albums as a singer prior to trying his luck in the English-speaking market.

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A poorly received album was accompanied by a lead single, Woman's World, which had a music video which many viewed as regressive.

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