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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Talk to me about the Girls Like Girls audiobook which is now streaming on Spotify’s Spicy Hub. Ana Osorno, Them, 14 Feb. 2025 After the free trial is finished, just cancel it or keep listening to audiobooks for $14.95 per month. Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025 Ek previously told Axios that newer product experiences, like audiobooks, aren't expected to incur as many upfront costs. Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025 Bibliophiles don’t need to commit to one style of reading – with myriad titles available digitally or as audiobooks, diversifying reading habits has never been easier. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 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 21 Feb. 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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