audio book

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

audio book

noun

1. a reading of a book recorded on tape

Word History and Origins

Origin of audio book¹

1985–90

Example Sentences

Mendez has been a performing member of two theater companies and worked as a voice actor, appearing on audio books by Andrea Levy, Paul Theroux and Ben Okri.

From Washington Blade

“The Bomber Mafia” is an innovative audio book with music, sound effects and archival clips as well as a paperback.

From Washington Post

However, I found that if I listen to an audio book or music with my headphones, it makes the workload lighter.

From Washington Post

The change meant less time for morning podcasts, music, audio books and more.

From Digiday

If a customer asks the brand’s assistant to play an audio book, the request will be routed to Alexa.

From TechCrunch

Badass Motherf**ker Samuel L. Jackson has given voice to the audio book version.

From The Daily Beast