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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Researchers have found that our brains process reading a physical book differently than when using an e-reader, which strips away that physical connection.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Amazon’s suggested fix, perhaps unsurprisingly, is to buy a new e-reader.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Phones and e-readers make this possible, turning idle moments into opportunities to microdose literature.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
This superthin e-reader is perfect for travel and on-the-go reading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Amazon’s suggested fix, perhaps unsurprisingly, is to buy a new e-reader.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Phones and e-readers make this possible, turning idle moments into opportunities to microdose literature.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
This superthin e-reader is perfect for travel and on-the-go reading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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