: heard or capable of being heard
spoke in a barely audible voice
American football
: a substitute offensive or defensive play called at the line of scrimmage
audibled; audibling
ˈȯ-də-b(ə-)liŋ 
American football
: to call an audible
Chicago quarterback Jim Harbaugh audibled to a pass play …—
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Adjective
Her voice was barely audible over the noise.
He let out an audible sigh.
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 17 Aug. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2025
Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
One of Smith’s strengths is his ability to get the offense into the right plays with audibles.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
But more profound experiences can be more like a musical note that is held with the sustain pedal and still audible when the next note is played, or the one after that.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 June 2025
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Adjective
The audible gasp when a truly perfect look walks by.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 17 Aug. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
David Olano called an audible and switched to football at North, while Pablo Olano played soccer at Mount Olive, a Division II university in North Carolina.
—Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
One of Smith’s strengths is his ability to get the offense into the right plays with audibles.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Verb
Another highlight play was an 11-yard run up the middle of the Vikings’ defense after quarterback Drake Maye audibled on third-and-10 for a first down.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
But more profound experiences can be more like a musical note that is held with the sustain pedal and still audible when the next note is played, or the one after that.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 June 2025
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“Audible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audible. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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