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

Last week, Baldwin released a new edition of his e-book with the latest findings about Pusser. —Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025

Its free online hub, The Greenhorn Guides, provides downloadable e-books and short tutorial videos on everything from container tomatoes to backyard composting. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

Most popular e-books on Libby The library's data analysts provided The Enquirer with a list of the most popular e-books among Cincinnati residents on Libby, a free app that gives library cardholders access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. —Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025

For example, an e-book within your niche, or a beginner's guide. —Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 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