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 Book Prizes recognize 61 exceptional works in 13 categories, including achievement in audiobook production, presented by Audible. Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Her brother came on board to help with audiobooks and her sister, the author Madison Score, is signed to the small digital publishing company that Score’s fiancé owns. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026 Check your local library’s website for audiobooks and e-books that can be easily downloaded from home. Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 With the Audible Standard membership, subscribers can select one audiobook each month from Audible’s full catalog, retaining access to that title for as long as their membership remains active. Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 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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