album
|al/bum|
B1
/ˈælbəm/
collection of items
Etymology
Etymology Information
'album' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'album,' where 'albus' meant 'white.'
Historical Evolution
'album' changed from the Latin word 'album' and eventually became the modern English word 'album.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a blank tablet or book,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a collection of recordings or a book for storing items.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium.
The band released their new album last month.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a book with blank pages for storing photographs or stamps.
She showed me her photo album from her trip to Japan.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35