e-reader

noun

e-read·​er ˈē-ˌrē-dər How to pronounce e-reader (audio)
: 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 The seven-inch Kobo Libra 2 is my favorite e-reader outside of Amazon’s ecosystem, offering the Kindle Paperwhite’s IPX8 waterproof design but with extras like physical page-turning buttons, no lockscreen ads, and more storage. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2024 According to the Found Report, some of the most common items in 2023 were underwear, shoes and tablets/e-readers. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 The 10 Best Changing Pads for Home and Away Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $190 $190 If the expecting parent loves to read, give them the ability to read one-handed with an e-reader. Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024 Both e-readers also come with three months of Kindle Unlimited for free. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 25 Mar. 2024 As one of Amazon’s Device Deals, the lightest and most compact e-reader in the Kindle lineup is now just $99. Tim Chan, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024 The most lightweight and compact iteration of the e-reader tablet offers longer battery life, more storage, adjustable front light, and glare-free screen that mimics the look of real paper. Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024 Showing up without a book What to pack instead: An e-reader like a Kindle Buy on Amazon $100 Everyone has their own way of keeping themselves entertained on spring break; some prefer to listen to music, others play beach games. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024 But instead of paint, the new car employs the latest iteration of colored electronic ink—the kind used in e-readers like Kindles—to bring Mahlangu’s vibrant work to life, assembling itself, and marching across the vehicle’s body. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of e-reader was in 1999

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“E-reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-reader. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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