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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Sacks’ follow-ups, Passable in Pink (also an Audible audiobook) and Slouchers, were similar paperback sendups of teen flicks from, respectively, the ’80s and the ’90s. Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025 The audiobooks feature over 200 actors; additional cast members will be announced at a later date. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The Tuck Everlasting audiobook will be available on Sept. 2, and is now available for preorder. Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Its audiobooks feature expanded to four new countries during the quarter, and listening hours jumped 35% in the U.S., U.K. and Australia. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for audiobook

Word History

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 22 Aug. 2025.

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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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