album
UK: ˈalbəm | US: ˈælbəm
n. a blank book for storing photographs, stamps, or other collections
n. a musical recording comprising multiple tracks
n. (historical) a white tablet or register for public notices
album = alb<white> + um<noun suffix>
- alb (from Latin albus, meaning "white")
- um (Latin noun suffix denoting a thing or object)
Etymology Origin:
The word album originates from Latin albus (white), referring to ancient Roman album, a white tablet or board used for public records or announcements. Over time, it evolved to denote blank books (originally with white pages) for collections, later extending to musical compilations. The logic traces from "whiteness" (blank surface) to "repository" (for records or keepsakes).
She flipped through her childhood photo album nostalgically.
The band released their debut album last year.
In ancient Rome, laws were posted on an album in the forum.
He collects rare stamps and stores them in a leather-bound album.
The artist’s sketchbook doubled as an album of creative ideas.