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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Fox uses immersion reading—listening to the audiobook while following the text—to strengthen comprehension and visualization. Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 The digital creator, 32, yearned not just to read but perform for audiobook readers. David Oliver, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Staff and volunteers deliver materials such as CDs, audiobooks and books to residents who can’t leave their home because of a disability, illness or other factors. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 These wireless earbuds provide a premium listening experience for your favorite playlists, podcasts, audiobooks, movies, TV shows and more with personalized spatial audio. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 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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