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 company plans to release 11 more audiobook adaptations over the next year. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 The Spotify narrated articles are available within Premium subscribers’ monthly audiobooks allowance, alongside its existing audiobook library. Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 May 2026 Spotify launched audiobooks in 2022 and has since added multiple features to make its offerings more interesting. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 By dropping exclusivity entirely, Spotify isn't trying to win the audiobook on the production side. Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for audiobook

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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 5 Jun. 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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