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

Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Audible’s selection of premium podcasts, audiobooks and Originals while enjoying hot and cold beverages and light bites against a spectacular view of the mountains. —Whitney Cinkala, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026

Book sales have experienced slow, stable growth in the last decade, with audiobooks the engine to drive any appreciable growth. —Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Digital audiobook borrowing increased 16% last year. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026

Most popular e-books on Libby The library's data analysts provided The Enquirer with a list of the most popular e-books among their members on Libby, a free app that gives library cardholders access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. —Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 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