audio book
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of audio book
1985–90
Example Sentences
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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
Come Feb. 2, he’s up for his fourth Grammy win, for audio book, narration, and storytelling recording, for “Last Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2024
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
At Sunday’s ceremony, she secured the feat with her first Grammy Award — for the audiobook of her memoir “Finding Me,” in the best audio book, narration and storytelling recording category.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
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