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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Phones and e-readers make this possible, turning idle moments into opportunities to microdose literature.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
This superthin e-reader is perfect for travel and on-the-go reading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Now, with the Signature Edition discounted by $40 during Amazon's sale, this e-reader becomes an incredible deal.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Choose one with a padded laptop sleeve for your tablet or e-reader loaded with scripts, episode guides, or location maps.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
This superthin e-reader is perfect for travel and on-the-go reading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Now, with the Signature Edition discounted by $40 during Amazon's sale, this e-reader becomes an incredible deal.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Choose one with a padded laptop sleeve for your tablet or e-reader loaded with scripts, episode guides, or location maps.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
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 6 Apr. 2026.
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