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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For those who want to try this, Wu suggests starting an audiobook habit during your waking hours. Korin Miller, Health, 1 Nov. 2024 Following an audiobook narrator tortured by sinister interruptions while trying to complete an erotic novel, the film stars Mitzi Akaha, Michael Schantz and Rex. Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024 Glamour editor moms swear by audiobooks as the best entertainment for those hours of hitting the pavement with a new baby. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 Exclusive excerpt of Maya Hawke reading 'Slouching Toward Bethlehem' Hawke has previously done narration for audiobooks including Alexi Pappas' memoir Bravey and James Ellroy's American Tabloid, whose voice cast also included Brian Cox. Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for audiobook 

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 30 Nov. 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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