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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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 One of my friends swapped her favorite social-media app for an e-reader app, so every time her finger automatically went to tap that corner of her homescreen, she was prompted to read. Gretchen Rubin, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024 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 23 Jan. 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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