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# Voice Search

> Voice search is the use of spoken natural-language queries to interact with search engines, AI assistants, and smart devices.

*Core concept* · *Generative Search Surfaces*

## Definition

Voice search is the use of spoken natural-language queries to interact with search engines, AI assistants, and smart devices. Voice queries tend to be more conversational and question-structured than typed queries, though length varies.

## Why It Matters for AI Search

Voice search matters for the same reason conversational queries matter: the format rewards direct, spoken-language answers rather than keyword-optimized text. Content structured around natural questions — with clear, concise answers — performs better in voice contexts. As AI assistants become primary interfaces for information retrieval, the distinction between "voice search" and "AI search" will continue to blur.

## Related Terms

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  <Card title="Conversational query" href="/ai-search-glossary/conversational-query" />

  <Card title="Direct answer" href="/ai-search-glossary/direct-answer" />

  <Card title="Answer-first formatting" href="/ai-search-glossary/answer-first-formatting" />

  <Card title="AI search engine" href="/ai-search-glossary/ai-search-engine" />

  <Card title="Zero-click search" href="/ai-search-glossary/zero-click-search" />
</CardGroup>

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