audible book

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "audible book" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a book that is available in an audio format, typically for listening rather than reading. Example: "I prefer to listen to an audible book while I commute to work."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

6 human-written examples

An audible book, however, requires the listener to mentally visualize the narrative.

The New York Times

In the early days, the company invented a device that allowed people to listen to a downloaded Audible book.

The New York Times

I am a passionate supporter of the RNIB and if you are dyslexic you can join and have access to as many unabridged audible book as you can shake a stick at.

The Guardian

The giant megaphones will also help people take notice of the forest's silence, as Mikiti suggests, saying: "It's a place to listen, to browse the audible book of nature there hasn't really been a place like that in Estonia before".

Vice

Listen to an Audible book for at least 8 consecutive hours on any given day to obtain the Marathoner badge.

WikiHow

Listen to an audible book for at least a total of 24 hours on any given weekend to obtain the Weekend Warrior badge.

WikiHow

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

50 human-written examples

The list includes 300 Audible books, ad-free stations from iHeartRadio Family and premium skills and stories from Disney, National Geographic and Nickelodeon.

TechCrunch

The English service is larger in scope, however, with over 20,000 kid-friendly books, apps, games, videos, Alexa content, and Audible books, also arriving soon.

TechCrunch

That includes a bunch of child-friendly content, including 300 Audible books, an ad-free version of iHeartRadio Family and skills and content from the likes of Disney and National Geographic.

TechCrunch

The Spanish-language service will include access to over 1,000 age-appropriate books, videos, educational apps, games, and soon Audible books, the company says, all in Spanish language for no extra cost beyond the existing FreeTime Unlimited subscription.

TechCrunch

In addition to more traditional ads, Amazon says it will be pushing "special offers directly on your Kindle", including things like $10 for a $20 Amazon gift card, and $6 for 6 Audible books.

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When writing for a global audience, prefer "audiobook" because "audible book" could be interpreted as a book that can be heard aloud, regardless of the existence of an audio edition.

Common error

Avoid using "audible book" when you mean a passage or excerpt from a written work that is merely read aloud, regardless of whether a full audio version of the book exists. For instance, don't say "The audible book excerpt made me cry," but instead say, "The audible excerpt made me cry".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "audible book" functions primarily as a noun phrase, where "audible" acts as an adjective modifying the noun "book". It describes a book that is designed to be listened to. Ludwig confirms the usability of this expression.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Wiki

33%

Science

17%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "audible book" is a grammatically sound phrase used to describe a book in audio format. While understandable, the term "audiobook" is more prevalent in contemporary usage. Ludwig confirms its usability. Its usage spans from news and media to wiki sources. While acceptable, consider the audience and context when choosing between ""audible book"" and the more common "audiobook". When available, "Audible audiobook" can increase clarity. Be careful when using the expression as an alternative to "audible passage".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

audiobook

A more common and concise term for a book in audio format.

audio version of the book

Specifies that it's a version of a book in audio format.

book in audio format

A descriptive phrase indicating the format of the book.

narrated book

Highlights the narration aspect of the audio book.

digital audio book

Highlights the digital distribution of the audiobook.

book on tape

An older term, referencing when audiobooks were primarily distributed on cassette tapes.

recorded book

Focuses on the recording aspect of the book.

spoken word book

Emphasizes the spoken nature of the book's content.

auditory book

A less common but direct synonym emphasizing the auditory nature.

reading

A more general term implying the act of reading aloud, applied to a book.

FAQs

What's the difference between "audible book" and "audiobook"?

While both refer to books in audio format, "audiobook" is the more widely accepted and frequently used term. "Audible book" might specifically refer to books available on the Audible platform.

How can I use "audible book" in a sentence?

You can say, "I enjoy listening to an "audible book" during my commute", or "She borrowed an "audible book" from the library for her road trip".

What can I say instead of "audible book"?

Alternatives include "audiobook", "audio version of the book", or "book on tape" (though the latter is somewhat outdated).

Is "audible book" a correct term?

Yes, ""audible book"" is a grammatically correct term, although "audiobook" is generally preferred in modern usage. Ludwig confirms that this is usable in written English.