audiobook

noun

au·​dio·​book ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce audiobook (audio)
: a recording of a book or magazine being read aloud

Examples of audiobook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The audiobook edition of Intermezzo will be published by Macmillan Audio on Sept. 24, 2024, and will be available wherever audiobooks are sold. Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024 Prosecutors played excerpts from the audiobook of Hunter Biden's memoir -- which Hunter Biden himself narrated -- over booming loudspeakers in the courtroom for jurors to hear. Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 4 June 2024 As part of the partnership with Apple Books, the authors and talent from Hello Sunshine will curate audiobook recommendations throughout the year, which will be shared exclusively on the app. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 The Emmy-winning comedian, actor and writer, 41, will narrate the audiobook for author and former Saturday Night Live writer Simon Rich’s short story collection Glory Days, PEOPLE can exclusively announce. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for audiobook 

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Word History

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 7 Jul. 2024.

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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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