audiobook

noun

au·​dio·​book ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌbu̇k 

: a recording of a book or magazine being read aloud

Examples of audiobook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Easily the best audiobook service, Amazon’s Audible Premium Plus gives you access to a library of Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts, one credit per month to use on any audiobook title you fancy, and regular exclusive deals and discounts. —Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 June 2025

Maybe that’s pulling out some arts and crafts, listening to an audiobook in bed, or cooking a new recipe. —Julia Ries, SELF, 23 June 2025

The series, which has a robust social media following, has sold more than three million copies between paperback and audiobooks. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 June 2025

The drivers are housed in an acoustic chamber that is purpose-built to optimize human voice reproduction so it’s suited to vocals, podcasts, audiobooks and expressive music. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

audio- + book entry 1

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for audiobook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook

Kids Definition

audiobook

noun

au·​dio·​book ˈȯd-ē-ō-ˌbu̇k 

: a recording of a book being read