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

Spotify’s premium subscription, though, also includes 15 hours per month of audiobooks. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Wilson’s edition accounts for 90% of print holds and 57% of ebook and audiobook holds in the NYPL system, which is one of the largest in the country. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy narrated an audiobook as part of the Lightning’s release. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Spotify is doubling down on its AI push with a new dedicated chatbot that creates custom playlists and answers questions about songs, audiobooks, podcasts, and your listening history. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 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