e-reader
noun
e-read·er
ˈē-ˌrē-dər 
: a handheld electronic device designed to be used for reading e-books and similar material
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The effects will be noticed most by those who use third-party software like Calibre to manage a local e-book library and people who have hopped to other e-reader platforms who want to be able to download their Kindle purchases and strip them of their DRM so they can be read elsewhere.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Some people find a dedicated e-reader is a nice in-between, Koven-Matasy adds.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Here’s a complete look at the best e-readers available.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
The Ink Console is aiming to rekindle this retro vibe by combining an e-reader with a gaming platform.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Some people find a dedicated e-reader is a nice in-between, Koven-Matasy adds.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Here’s a complete look at the best e-readers available.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
The Ink Console is aiming to rekindle this retro vibe by combining an e-reader with a gaming platform.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for e-reader
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“E-reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-reader. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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