e-reader

noun

e-read·​er ˈē-ˌrē-dər 

: a handheld electronic device designed to be used for reading ebooks and similar material

Examples of e-reader in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2007, the same year Apple introduced the iPhone, a company called Polymer Vision released a prototype of a foldable e-reader called Readius with a grayscale display. — David Ingram, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Between phones, e-readers, cameras, and spare battery packs, most cruisers have far more devices than plugs. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026

Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2026

Monroy has slowed her purchases of physical books and reads more on her Kindle e-reader, although authors and publishers continue to send her physical books as PR. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for e-reader

• cheddar
• header
• redder
• shredder
• spreader

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