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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The book is available in all bookstores, as an ebook, and an audiobook (narrated by Cazzu). Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 3 May 2025 Spotify, for example, said allowing outside purchases will simplify the process of buying audiobooks, which is an important new line of business for the Swedish audio streamer. Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 Audible, a subsidiary of Amazon, offers a catalog of more than 1 million audio titles, including originals, audiobooks and podcasts from studios, media publishers and Hollywood creators. Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025 Susan Podolski noted that with the advent of the audiobook, her husband would read and listen to more than 500 books a year. Bob Goldborough, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 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 15 May. 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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