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 will be released globally in hardcover, e-book and audiobook formats — with Harris herself narrating the audiobook. Oumou Fofana, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025 For audiobook narrators already fighting for better pay, AI can seem like a hovering hammer. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025 The doc is based on the Midnight Son audiobook, which came out in 2019 and was created by James Dommek Jr., Isaac Kestenbaum and Josie Holtzman, who were shedding new light on a real-life mystery that pits Native American folklore against the U.S. justice system. Peter White, Deadline, 29 July 2025 The noise cancellation mode was more than sufficient for listening to audiobooks and podcasts, and the treble, bass, and even acoustic and lighter music felt full and rich. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 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 7 Aug. 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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