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

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The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive chart combining physical sales, e-books, library loans, subscription data and social media activity. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026 Among its dozens of exemptions, the state currently does not tax prescription drugs, agricultural supplies and digital goods such as e-books. Kevin Hardy, States Newsroom, 24 Mar. 2026 Since Philpott compiled the history of Ethel into a free e-book and a 256-page physical edition, first published in 2023, the book has grown to nearly 442 pages. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026 The bundle also includes specialty courses like ASL for babies and toddlers — helpful for early communication — along with scuba diving hand signals and an introductory e-book on the origins and etiquette of sign language. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for e-book

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First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of e-book was in 2000

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“E-book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-book. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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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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