audiobook

noun

au·​dio·​book ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce audiobook (audio)
: a recording of a book or magazine being read aloud

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The songs, along with the audiobook, were released as a beautiful double vinyl album by La Pastèque. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 18 June 2026 Netflix has built a strong track record of turning novels into cultural phenomena, with series and films that spark new fandoms, expand fictional worlds, boost book and audiobook sales, and influence trends across music, fashion, and retail. Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Another nice feature is Bluetooth audio support, designed for listening to music, audiobooks, or even taking phone calls. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 June 2026 And audiobooks, invented for blind people, are now a US$9 billion global industry, driven overwhelmingly by listeners who can see. Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for audiobook

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Etymology

audio- + book entry 1

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of audiobook was in 1942

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“Audiobook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiobook. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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audiobook

noun
au·​dio·​book ˈȯd-ē-ō-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce audiobook (audio)
: a recording of a book being read
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