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 library's three e-book copies and two audiobook copies are all checked out, and staff are still waiting on seven physical books. Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026 There is no reason to feel shame about opting for audiobooks, which have become increasingly popular. Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 8 Jan. 2026 Game of Thrones alum Michiel Huisman and Angel actress Alexa Davalos narrate the audiobook version. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 Open Culture has also written up Tolkien reading poetry from Middle Earth, in both English and Elvish, as well as his narration of his own audiobooks. James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for audiobook

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Etymology

audio- + book entry 1

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Jan. 2026.

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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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