audiobook

noun

au·​dio·​book ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce audiobook (audio)
: a recording of a book or magazine being read aloud

Examples of audiobook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My Time to Stand: A Memoir will be released on Dec. 10, and is available for preorder now, wherever audiobooks are sold. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 For those who don’t know, Audible is Amazon’s online audiobook service that allows users to stream thousands of hours of content from their smart devices. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 16 July 2024 For those that want even more Babs: Listen to the audiobook of My Name is Barbra, which lets Streisand regale fans with a few more stories that somehow didn’t make the cut the first time around. Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 July 2024 What Is Included in an Audible Membership? Both plans can access a selection of Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts including exclusive series to listen to thousands of different titles. Claire Franken, TVLine, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for audiobook 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Audiobook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiobook. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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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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