e-reader

noun

e-read·​er ˈē-ˌrē-dər How to pronounce e-reader (audio)
: a handheld electronic device designed to be used for reading e-books and similar material

Examples of e-reader in a Sentence

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Keep a book in your bag or on an e-reader to yield a more enriching experience. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 Use the Kindle Chrome extension to send articles to your e-reader. David Nield, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2025 Convert it into an e-reader For book lovers, using an old iPhone as a dedicated e-reader is a great option. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025 This black faux leather satchel has a spacious interior for holding essentials like a cell phone, wallet, and keys, as well as additional space for an e-reader or small tablet. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for e-reader 

Word History

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of e-reader was in 1999

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“E-reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-reader. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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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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