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

Harington told the podcast that the Potter audiobooks were helpful in the wake of ditching alcohol. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Bloomingdale has previously collaborated on previous Hazelwood audiobooks like Love on the Brain. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Enjoy your favorite songs, audiobooks and podcasts without any distractions with these wireless, active noise-canceling headphones. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

The tiny earbuds masked nighttime noise but couldn’t play music, podcasts or audiobooks. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 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