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

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

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

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