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

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Get further insights with additional complimentary resources, including e-books and webinars, on the Predictions 2025 hub. Forrester, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Print books are more popular than e-books and audio books, according to TPI. Julia Gomez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024 Print books are also more popular than e-books and audio books, according to TPI. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024 Apple iPad Mini Watch movies, play games, read an e-book, create art, and more on this Apple iPad. Shea Simmons, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for e-book 

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First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of e-book was in 1988

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“E-book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-book. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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e-book

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

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