Meaning & use

audiobook

noun·Everyday

A recording of a book being read aloud, usually available to download or stream.

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She listens to an audiobook during her long commute to work every day.

The library offers thousands of audiobooks that members can borrow for free.

A note on using this word

Audiobooks are popular with commuters and multitaskers who prefer listening to reading printed text.

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