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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In April, the streaming service revealed the all-time most-listened to artists, albums, songs, podcasts and audiobooks on the platform. Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 May 2026 According to Spotify, the audiobook of Heated Rivalry experienced a 1,500-plus percent increase in listening the week of that shortage. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026 The book is available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook on Amazon and most other online retailers. Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Wombat Waiting and its audiobook are on sale now, wherever books are sold. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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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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