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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Recognizing this not only helped Camarda check his ego at the gym door, but also do what was best for his body rather than trying to keep up with others. Pick the right music Or podcast, or audiobook. Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025 Technically, it’s being sold as an audiobook — except there won’t be any book. Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025 What To Know The winning audiobook features collaborations with prominent musicians including Darius Rucker, Lee Ann Rimes, and Jon Batiste. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 They’re aided throughout by Bryce Dessner’s string score and eloquent, salt-of-the-earth narration from Will Patton (who also recorded the audiobook, repeating choice lines of Johnson’s at key moments here). Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 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

Time Traveler
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 4 Mar. 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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