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audiobook Definition

audio·book (ôdē ō bo̵ok′)

noun

a recording, as on cassette tape, of a reading of a book by the author or by an actor
audiobook Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: Nelson Runger's clear, distinctive narration makes this fascinating audiobook accessible to listeners of all ages.

Preposition: on

  • cassette: Now available in audiobook on both cassette and CD.

Adjective modifier

  • unabridged: The unabridged audiobook of the novel is read by actor Geoffrey Palmer.

Modifies a noun

  • version: I first saw this book reviewed in The Weekly Standard and then read the hardback after my wife experienced and enjoyed the audiobook version.
  • collection: Actually, keeping on the same line of thought, I haven't actually spent that much money on my audiobook collection.
  • edition: It is also available in large print and audiobook editions.