Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of album
"I finally bought the vinyl albums to collect on my shelf."
In plain English: Albums are collections of songs released together by an artist or band.
"I bought some new music albums to listen to on my way home."
Usage: Use "albums" to refer to multiple collections of photographs, music recordings, or trading cards bound together in a book-like format. Avoid confusing this plural noun with the verb form when describing the act of creating or releasing such collections.
Derived from the Latin album, meaning "white tablet," the term originally referred to white wax tablets used for writing before being pressed into book form. It later evolved in English to denote any collection of loose sheets bound together, such as photo albums or guest books.