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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Audible has many audiobooks, including new releases, classics and original podcasts. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024 Incentivize yourself to walk using rewards, like listening to your favorite music, podcast, or audiobook while incline walking. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024 Once star will narrate the audiobook of Alice Feeney’s new book Beautiful Ugly, releasing on Jan. 14, 2025. Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024 However, audiobooks have seen a surge in popularity. Julia Gomez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for audiobook 

Word History

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 2 Jan. 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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