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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Fab Morvan, whose Milli Vanilli Grammy was revoked for lip-syncing in 1990, is nominated again in 2026 for his audiobook memoir, marking a historic comeback. Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 Tina Knowles narrated her own audiobook with help from her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, niece Angie Beyincé, and Bey’s Destiny’s Child colleague Kelly Rowland. Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026 McBride will also narrate an audiobook version of Thrilling Tales. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026 These stylish over-the-ear headphones are great for working in the office, gym sessions, and audiobooks listening. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 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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