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

Whelan fans will recognize Casanova LLC from the author’s 2022 sophomore novel, Thank You for Listening, centered on audiobook narrators Sewanee Chester and Brock McNight. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Spotify said the improvement in gross margin in Q2 was driven by Premium gains (as revenue growth outpaced music costs net of marketplace programs, audiobooks costs and video podcast costs). — Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

The speakers include Bob Rabourne, Camp Pendleton Historical Society docent; Garry Garretson, president of the Veterans’ Writing Group of San Diego County; and Gary Micheloni, an audiobook narrator. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026

New Amazon Music subscribers using a Galaxy tablet or phone are eligible for three months of ad-free music, podcasts and one audiobook a month, for free. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 25 July 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