audio book

American  

Also audiobook

1. a recording of an oral reading of a book, often in abridged form.

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audio book British  

noun

1. a reading of a book recorded on tape

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Etymology

Origin of audio book

1985–90

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Example Sentences

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audio book

For example, if you hate your commute to work, try leaving earlier to avoid traffic or play a podcast or audio book to pass the time.

From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026

Marley, 16, listened to the audio book with the rest of the class when he studied Of Mice and Men.

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024

He’s been listening to an audio book called “Outwitting the Devil” by Napoleon Hill leading up to the tournament.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024

And if Davis’s clinching Grammy win — in the best audio book, narration and storytelling category — revealed anything, it’s that nonmusical methods can be just as effective.

From New York Times ● May 1, 2023

The existence of the Kim letters came up again when Bob Woodward published his audio book “The Trump Tapes.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2023

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