album - Master This Word
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album Word Meanings
- a collection of music tracks or songs
- a book for displaying photographs
- a collection of works or items
album Example Sentences
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album Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈæl.bəm/
US
/ˈæl.bəm/
album Word Etymology
Root: albus = white + -um = noun suffix. Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine a blank white canvas that gradually gets filled with memories, both musical and visual.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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I reach for the album, feel its edges cool in my hands, and slide it off the shelf. I set it on the table, turn the cover to catch the room's light, and press my finger to the track list as it shifts under my touch. I press play and lean in, a light push and pull of momentum as the sounds rise. The mood changes with every song or photo I flip past, and I keep some moments close while letting others drift away.
Real Context
An album is a versatile English word with several common meanings. Most people think of a collection of music tracks when they hear it, as in a pop star’s latest album or a vinyl record reissue. It can also mean a book or binder used to hold photographs, a personal photo album from a trip or a family gathering. More broadly, album can describe a unified set of works, objects, or documents grouped under a single title, such as an art album or an archive of essays. The word emphasizes a curated, organized compilation rather than a single item. Note that in music contexts, album is often paired with terms like cover, track, concept, or deluxe.
Usage Reminders
- - Album can mean a music collection, a photo album, or a broader collection of works.
- - In music, it often pairs with words like cover, track, or deluxe.
- - Do not treat album as a verb; say 'make an album' not 'to album'.
- - Use the right subtype: 'music album' vs 'photo album'.
- - Watch for collocations: album cover, track list, deluxe edition.
Common Misconceptions
- Album is only about music.
- An album must be a physical object (CD/vinyl).
- Album can be used as a verb (to album).
- An album contains only a single track.
- Photo albums and music albums always translate as 'album' in all contexts.
Thinking Differences
English treats album as a broad term for a curated set, so learners must rely on context to distinguish music vs. photo albums and other collections.
Learning Tips
- Think about context first: music vs photos.
- Pair album with a clear modifier: music album or photo album.
- Remember the plural: albums.
- Avoid using album as a verb.
- Practice with common collocations: album cover, track list, deluxe edition.
- Try describing your own album or photo album to personalize learning.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'album'?
A.A collection of songs or photographs
B.A type of bird
C.A type of fruit
D.A type of building
Step 2: Usage
How is the word 'album' used in a sentence?
A.The album tasted delicious.
B.He flew like an album in the sky.
C.She bought a new album of her favorite band.
D.The album was made of bricks.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'album'?
A.Compilation
B.Isolation
C.Destruction
D.Creation
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'album'?
A.Scattered
B.Empty
C.Awful
D.Single
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would you come across an 'album'?
A.At a concert where the band is selling their latest album
B.In a zoo with exotic animals
C.At a swimming pool
D.In a library with science books
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