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

Stewart lent his voice to all 154 of William Shakespeare’s sonnets, including reflections on the narration process, in the 2026 audiobook Patrick Stewart Performs the Complete Sonnets of William Shakespeare. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

From classic literature to contemporary favorites, these are the most memorable audiobooks ever recorded. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026

Mazur adds that Spotify—which added audiobooks to its platform in 2022—has also done its part to stoke the romance-fiction flames. — Megan O’Sullivan, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Harry Potter alum Rupert Grint is getting in on the podcast game with a new serialized audiobook of Treasure Island. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 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