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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Amazon The Kindle Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) combines an e-reader and a digital notebook into one.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Kindle Deals Like the original Amazon Kindle e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite offers endless advantages.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Speaking of e-readers, their libraries also offer free audiobooks.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The summer months are a perfect time to sit back, unwind and enjoy a bit of escapism with a book (or e-reader) in hand.
—Brooke Sopelsa, NBC news, 4 July 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Kindle Deals Like the original Amazon Kindle e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite offers endless advantages.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Speaking of e-readers, their libraries also offer free audiobooks.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The summer months are a perfect time to sit back, unwind and enjoy a bit of escapism with a book (or e-reader) in hand.
—Brooke Sopelsa, NBC news, 4 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.
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