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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Amazon doesn't discount its e-readers all that often, which makes events like this the perfect excuse to finally upgrade your reading setup or pick up your first Kindle.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The e-reader saves shelf space, and its lightweight design is easy to hold and pack on the go.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
My e-reader permanently lives in my purse, always ready to be whisked away on another international flight or brought on the subway to pass some time on my commute to work.
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Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
According to Cleveland Clinic, the term covers problems linked to computers, tablets, e-readers and smartphones.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The e-reader saves shelf space, and its lightweight design is easy to hold and pack on the go.
—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
My e-reader permanently lives in my purse, always ready to be whisked away on another international flight or brought on the subway to pass some time on my commute to work.
—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
According to Cleveland Clinic, the term covers problems linked to computers, tablets, e-readers and smartphones.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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 26 Jun. 2026.
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