audio

au-di-o · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced.

  2. 2.

    Relating to sound or its reproduction.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    audio book — A recording of a book being read aloud.
  • •
    audio file — A digital file containing sound data.
  • •
    audio visual — Combining both sound and images.

Related words

Antonyms: video, visual
See also: audible, sound, video
Synonyms: recording, sound

Etymology

From Latin audio ("I hear"), first person singular present indicative of audire ("to hear"). Came into English in the early 20th century with the development of sound recording technology.