e-book

noun

ˈē-ˌbu̇k 

: a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device

Examples of e-book in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reid’s eight novels before Atmosphere, five of which are New York Times best sellers, have sold more than 21 million print, e-book, and audiobook copies in 42 languages, per her agent. —Lucy Feldman, Time, 15 May 2025

Choose your platform wisely: Different platforms offer varying advantages: Etsy works well for downloadable templates and printables Gumroad suits e-books and mini-courses Creative Market is ideal for design assets and templates Teachable works for more comprehensive online courses 3. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

The department reported that the number of physical checkouts was more than double the rate of e-books. —Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 7 May 2025

From video lectures to e-books and interactive simulations, these tools give students access to the best resources, regardless of their location. —Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for e-book

• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook
• chinook
• codebook
• cookbook
• fishhook
• forsook
• guidebook
• handbook
• hornbook

Kids Definition

e-book

noun

ˈē-ˌbu̇k

: a book composed in or converted to a digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device