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
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
The full ballot runs to 94 categories, including audio book, narration and storytelling recording, in which Barbra Streisand will go against George Clinton for possibly the first time in Grammys history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 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
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