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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Theater Kid and the accompanying audiobook are out May 6 wherever books and audiobooks are sold. Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 To prepare for this part, DeLeon listened to an audiobook of the Victor Hugo novel. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 On February 28, 2025, William Watson celebrated the audiobook launch of Twelve Steps for White America for a United States of America. Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for audiobook

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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 10 Apr. 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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