audiovisuals

plural noun

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​als ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəlz How to pronounce audiovisuals (audio)
-zhəlz,
-zhü(-ə)lz
: instructional materials (such as DVDs) that make use of both hearing and sight

Word History

Etymology

noun derivative of audiovisual

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiovisuals was in 1948

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Cite this Entry

“Audiovisuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisuals. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

audiovisuals

plural noun
au·​dio·​vi·​su·​als ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəlz How to pronounce audiovisuals (audio)
-ˈvizh-əlz
: audiovisual teaching materials
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