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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The Spotify Kids app is designed for kids music curated by editors alongside audiobooks, bedtime stories, and lullabies. PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025 All the audiobooks are currently available for pre-order on the official Audible website. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 Peaceful Parenting, the audiobook, includes a series of twenty meditations that center on pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025 Most popular e-books on Libby The library's data analysts provided The Enquirer with a list of the most popular e-books among Cincinnati residents on Libby, a free app that gives library cardholders access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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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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