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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Walk while listening to music, a podcast, or an audiobook. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026 From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places. Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 Spotify has become a major player in the audiobook space second to Audible, which is owned by Amazon, which also aired ICE recruitment ads. Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 Most popular e-books on Libby The library's data analysts provided The Enquirer with a list of the most popular e-books among their members on Libby, a free app that gives library cardholders access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for audiobook

Word History

Etymology

audio- + book entry 1

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 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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