album

Definitions

1. noun

   In ancient Rome, a white board where public notices were written.

   Examples

   • The magistrate's order was posted on the album for all to read.
   • Citizens gathered to read the latest notice on the album.
2. noun

   A book for keeping photos, stamps or autographs.

   Examples

   • She kept all her vacation photos in an album.
   • He collected stamps in a leather album.
   ≈scrapbook
3. noun

   A collection of written pieces.

   Examples

   • The book was an album of favorite poems.
   • He put together an album of his best essays.
4. noun

   A set of songs released together on a record.

   Examples

   • Their new album comes out next Friday.
   • She listened to the whole album on the drive home.
   ≈disk≈disc≈LP≈long-playing
5. noun

   The cover that holds a record.

   Examples

   • The album had striking cover art.
   • He kept the vinyl in its original album.
6. noun

   A group of recordings released together.

   Examples

   • His albums are very popular online.
   • She has released eight albums so far.