noun
audiobook
AW-dee-oh-book
Audiobook (noun) means a recording of someone reading a whole book, or a shortened version of it, usually sold to listeners. Example: “I listen to an audiobook on my walk to work.”
noun
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A recording of someone reading a whole book, or a shortened version of it, usually sold to listeners.
"I listen to an audiobook on my walk to work."
"The novel is also available as an audiobook."
"She borrowed an audiobook from the library for the long drive."
How to use audiobook
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA book you listen to instead of reading.
When to use it
It is a neutral, everyday word.
Common pairings
listen to an audiobook
download an audiobook
unabridged audiobook
audiobook narrator
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Etymology
The word was formed in English from audio- and book.
Rhymes for audiobook
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What is an audiobook?
An audiobook is a recording of a book being read aloud. It may be the full text or a shortened version.
Is audiobook one word or two?
Audiobook is the usual spelling. Audio-book and audio book are also recorded as alternative forms.
What is the plural of audiobook?
The plural is audiobooks.
What is the meaning of audiobook?
"audiobook" (noun) means a recording of someone reading a whole book, or a shortened version of it, usually sold to listeners.
