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albums

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈæɫbəmz// UK //ˈælbəmz// al·bums

n. a collection of songs or photos kept together in one place. You can listen to a music album or look through a photo album to see memories.

n. a collection of audio recordings or photographs issued as a single item. Often refers to a long-playing record or a digital collection of tracks by a single artist.


SIMPLE

She released three successful albums last year.

CONTEXTUAL

The band spent six months in the studio recording their latest collection of songs for their new album.

COMPLEX

While digital streaming has changed how we consume music, many collectors still prefer the tactile experience of physical albums and the high-fidelity sound of vinyl records.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form 'albums' is used when referring to multiple distinct collections.

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