e-reader
noun
e-read·er
ˈē-ˌrē-dər 
: a handheld electronic device designed to be used for reading e-books and similar material
Examples of e-reader in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Common items that contain lithium batteries include smartphones, laptops, tablets and e-readers, smartwatches and fitness trackers and portable power banks.
—
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Invites sent to the media and analysts earlier this month showed what appeared to be an Echo smart speaker, Fire TV, Ring doorbell button and a Kindle e-reader, suggesting what could be in store at the event.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
There was a trio of lithe Kindle Scribe e-readers that promised snappier interfaces, including the standard Scribe ($430), Scribe With Frontlight ($550), and Scribe Colorsoft ($630).
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
There was even enough room leftover for my toiletries, makeup, and my digital camera and e-reader.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for e-reader
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Invites sent to the media and analysts earlier this month showed what appeared to be an Echo smart speaker, Fire TV, Ring doorbell button and a Kindle e-reader, suggesting what could be in store at the event.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
There was a trio of lithe Kindle Scribe e-readers that promised snappier interfaces, including the standard Scribe ($430), Scribe With Frontlight ($550), and Scribe Colorsoft ($630).
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
There was even enough room leftover for my toiletries, makeup, and my digital camera and e-reader.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for e-reader
Cite this Entry
“E-reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-reader. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share