plural albums
1
a(1)
: a book for holding a collection of items (such as photographs, stamps, or coins) on pages that are initially blank
a photo album
(2)
: a digital folder (as on a smartphone or computer) for grouping image or video files
b
: a collection of one or more audio recordings that is presented as a single unit and is typically longer than a single or an EP
a 2-CD album
She released her new album on vinyl as well as digitally.
c
dated
: a cardboard container for one or more phonograph records : jacket
2
: a collection usually in book form of literary selections, musical compositions, or pictures : anthology
Examples of album in a Sentence
She played a track from the group's latest album.
a special anniversary album of his poetry published 100 years after his death
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Brian Ross Weitz, the Animal Collective musician better known as Geologist, has announced his debut solo studio album.
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2025
That infuses so much of the album.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Her debut album Somewhere was released on June 27, followed by a Somewhere Tour in North America.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Bad Mouthin’ would be White’s final album, and the Opry performance would be his last live show.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2025
That infuses so much of the album.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Her debut album Somewhere was released on June 27, followed by a Somewhere Tour in North America.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Bad Mouthin’ would be White’s final album, and the Opry performance would be his last live show.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for album
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“Album.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/album. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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album
noun
al·bum
ˈal-bəm 
1
a
: a book with blank pages in which to put a collection (as of autographs, stamps, or photographs)
b
: a container for a phonograph record
c
: one or more recordings (as on tape or disc) produced as a single unit
2
: a collection usually in book form of literary selections, musical compositions, or pictures : anthology
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