e-reader

American  

[ee-ree-der] / ˈiˌri dər /

Or eReader

noun

Digital Technology.

e-readers plural

1. a portable electronic device used for reading books and other text materials that are in digital form.

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e-reader British  

noun

1. a portable device that allows users to download and read texts in electronic form

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• e-readers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of e-reader

First recorded in 1995–2000; e- ² ( def. ) + reader ( def. )

Example Sentences

E-reader advocates counter that these devices offer a handy slew of educational tools and metrics.

From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2019

I deleted the book from my E-reader and will never purchase another volume authored by David Mack.

From The Verge • Aug. 12, 2014

E-reader ownership has increased to 21 percent from 17 percent between December and February, The Post reported, though the industry has had trouble keeping profits .

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2012

E-reader devices don't offer great margins, but they do spur e-book sales.

From Reuters • Dec. 16, 2010