: a recording of a book or magazine being read aloud

Examples of audiobook in a Sentence

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Everything from audiobooks to classical records to more recent releases. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 26 June 2026 These speakers are better for podcasts and audiobooks broadcast across a room, with still enough presence to groove to whatever's playing on TikTok. Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 Access to best-selling audiobooks, podcasts, and original content will keep a parent awake and entertained during middle-of-the-night feedings and diaper changes. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 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 See All Example Sentences for audiobook

Word History

Etymology

audio- + book entry 1

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a recording of a book being read
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