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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Any personal electronic device larger than a cell phone, like laptops, tablets, and e-readers, needs to come out of a bag and go into a bin on its own.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
According to global research firm GWI, older people are more likely to own tablets, smart TVs, e-readers and computers than people under 25.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
The soft, lightweight lap stand has three viewing angles for e-readers and tablets to make for easy reading.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The main compartment has just enough space to fit your phone, wallet, and can even accommodate a tablet or e-reader.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
According to global research firm GWI, older people are more likely to own tablets, smart TVs, e-readers and computers than people under 25.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
The soft, lightweight lap stand has three viewing angles for e-readers and tablets to make for easy reading.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The main compartment has just enough space to fit your phone, wallet, and can even accommodate a tablet or e-reader.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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