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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Everything from audiobooks to classical records to more recent releases. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 26 June 2026 Furthermore, newsletters are increasingly integrating podcasting, with platforms like Substack and beehiiv offering features for audience ownership, direct monetization, and multi-channel distribution, mirroring the success of audiobooks in publishing. Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 With eight microphones to isolate and block ambient noise, these headphones provide clear, uninterrupted audio for your favorite playlists, podcasts and audiobooks. Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 Danes’ unabridged audiobook spans 13 hrs and 32 minutes. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 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 29 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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