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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Wilton Manors City Manager Leigh Ann Henderson had requested the county meeting in December, writing County Administrator Monica Cepero that the city library has more than 40,000 books, magazines, videos, audiobooks and digital resources. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 Every actor who only needs a Grammy is just an audiobook away. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025 In addition, The Nickel Boys is available to listen to for free, as an audiobook narrated by Whitehead and JD Jackson, for Audible subscribers. Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025 Reading solutions: If vision changes affect reading, try large-print books and audiobooks. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025 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 30 Mar. 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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