Difference between a vector space and an algebra

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I'm new to the subject of algebras and I would like to get a better understanding of what they are exactly. Am I right to say the follwing:

Algebras over a field are basically vector spaces over a field 
where there is a multiplication defined between vectors.

Could someone say that they agree with me on this, or say way I am wrong to think this is true?