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

Recording the audiobook was a full-circle moment for Penny-Touré, who made her West End debut playing Christine in Phantom‘s London production. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 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

At Comic-Con, Dinniman hosted two panels alongside Jeff Hays, who voices more than 200 zany characters in the audiobook versions of the novels. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 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