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

Harington previously voiced Gilderoy Lockhart in Audible's full-cast audiobook edition of the novel, which released in December 2025. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

That audiobook, if people haven’t listened to it, is one of the best audiobooks that’s ever been made. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

In 5oo Songs could make ideal audiobooks with one season packaged as an audiobook. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Reliving those experiences repeatedly during the editing process proved difficult, but Panettiere said recording the audiobook was particularly emotional. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 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