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

Michael Caine’s voice has been recreated using AI to narrate a new audiobook of The Odyssey to coincide with the release of the movie this month. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Spotify unveiled an update that allows users to pin up to 20 playlists, albums, artists, podcasts and audiobooks to the top of their profile library. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 July 2026

The audiobook will feature eight stories narrated by Australian actress Miranda Tapsell (Sapphires), who voices Dougie’s mum in the uber popular kids franchise. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Today, YouTube channels, podcasts, audiobooks, short-form video and a new generation of digital platforms have democratized not just the consumption of history, but the telling of it. — Paul Buccieri, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 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