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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With two television series, a feature film, graphic novels, and audiobooks as part of the franchise, a musical seems like the natural evolution for Kristy Thomas and crew. De Elizabeth, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025 This might mean a bedtime routine that’s never rushed, weekend morning reading sessions with special snacks, or car trips where audiobooks replace music. Jessica Ewing september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025 For the first time, the bestselling author will narrate part of the audiobook for one of his own novels, Gray Dawn, part of his Easy Rawlins series. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis will assume the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione respectively, beginning in audiobook four and carrying through to the epic conclusion. Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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