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

Jake narrates the introduction and prologue of the audiobook, Entertainment Weekly can exclusively announce. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2026

View gallery - 10 images As a light sleeper who has been known to have a pillow or black shirt over my head in bed, while listening to a podcast or audiobook to drift off and stay that way, the Sleenova SleepMask has been a surprising game-changer. — New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026

His company completed thousands of projects, including commercials, features and audiobooks. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Spines’ publishing packages start at about $3,000 and run to $20,000 for a premium tier that publishes a book in three languages, each with an audiobook; most authors pick a mid-tier bundle costing $5,000 to $7,000, Niv said. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Nov. 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