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audiophile

noun

au·​dio·​phile ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌfī(-ə)l How to pronounce audiophile (audio)
: a person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction

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For audiophiles, visiting ESP during floating hours is like slipping into a warm bath. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025 The Charge 6 is IP68 waterproof, has a 24-hour battery life, and USB-C lossless for audiophiles. PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025 The book details his days on NYC’s club playground, recounting his rise as an audiophile to one of the city’s hottest DJs. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025 For audiophiles, the flagship trim offers a Bowers & Wilkins 25-speaker system. New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for audiophile

Word History

Etymology

audio- + -phile entry 1

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiophile was in 1951

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“Audiophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiophile. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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