audiobook

noun

au·​dio·​book ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌbu̇k 

: a recording of a book or magazine being read aloud

Examples of audiobook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Actor Martin Freeman, best known for The Hobbit and the British original of The Office, will narrate the audiobook. — Sadie Andrew, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

It will be released in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook formats. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Hopefully the audiobook will start with a disclaimer explicitly stating that Martin Freeman is reading the book, not Gromit, and that Gromit remains committed to the bit. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Anjelica Huston is helping heat up the audiobook for Amy Ephron’s Unseasonably Cold. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

audio- + book entry 1

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for audiobook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook

Kids Definition

audiobook

noun

au·​dio·​book ˈȯd-ē-ō-ˌbu̇k 

: a recording of a book being read