albums
|al-bumz|
A2
/ˈælbəmz/
(album)
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 items or recordings.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection of photographs, stamps, or other items, typically in book form.
She showed me her photo albums from her travels.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
