audiobook

noun

au·​dio·​book ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce audiobook (audio)
: a recording of a book or magazine being read aloud

Examples of audiobook in a Sentence

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The Jabra Elite 5t are ready to partner up with your ears for music, podcasts, audiobooks, and phone calls. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025 They were told to pay attention to a certain audiobook, which was picked to be engaging. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025 After narrating the audiobook Last Sunday in Plains: A Centennial Celebration, the late 39th U.S. president was honored with Best Audiobook, Narration & Storytelling Recording, marking his fourth Grammy win since 2006. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025 For the sake of your long-term hearing, the solution to listening to music, meetings, podcasts, and audiobooks in a loud environment shouldn’t be simply turning up the volume. Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025 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 19 Feb. 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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