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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And keep your in-flight essentials like headphones, sleep mask, e-reader, and other tech tools together in your personal item that stays with you at the seat rather than in the overhead bin.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Keep a book in your bag or on an e-reader to yield a more enriching experience.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Kindle Paperwhite Make reading more accessible — without giving up the vibe of traditional books — with this nifty e-reader.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
This $99 e-reader has become a classic for a reason, changing the lives of bookworms around the world.
—Melissa Locker, Time, 17 Nov. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Keep a book in your bag or on an e-reader to yield a more enriching experience.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Kindle Paperwhite Make reading more accessible — without giving up the vibe of traditional books — with this nifty e-reader.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
This $99 e-reader has become a classic for a reason, changing the lives of bookworms around the world.
—Melissa Locker, Time, 17 Nov. 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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