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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Doom has already been modified to run on everything from a pregnancy test to an e-reader and a smart refrigerator.
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Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
The chair even has a side pocket to hold a book or e-reader.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Best affordable option Who should buy it: Avid readers looking for a compact, lightweight e-reader.
—Christopher Murray
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Milan Chiva Tote Bag This work-friendly tote bag has all the functional zip-up compartments a bag could need to hold a 13-inch laptop, tablet, or e-reader as well as the essentials like your phone, wallet, and keys.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
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Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
The chair even has a side pocket to hold a book or e-reader.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Best affordable option Who should buy it: Avid readers looking for a compact, lightweight e-reader.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Milan Chiva Tote Bag This work-friendly tote bag has all the functional zip-up compartments a bag could need to hold a 13-inch laptop, tablet, or e-reader as well as the essentials like your phone, wallet, and keys.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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