e-book

American  

[ee-book] / ˈiˌbʊk /

Or ebook,

noun

1. a book in digital form.

2. e-reader.

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e-book British  

noun

1. a book in electronic form

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verb

1. (tr) to book (hospital appointments, airline tickets, etc) through the internet

Other Word Forms

• e-booking noun

Etymology

Origin of e-book

1980–85; e- ² (electronic) + book

Example Sentences

The trend has spawned a cottage industry of e-books, Zoom workshops by “vaccine friendly” doctors offering alternative schedules, bespoke inoculations and post-vaccine detox regimens.

From Los Angeles Times

But she could, in theory, see how it could affect the sleep consultant business model, as many offer free downloadable content, ask consumers to buy an e-book or purchase an online course that they created.

From Salon

Because of Libby and other e-book apps, people do not need to travel to libraries or bookstores.

From Los Angeles Times

The Long Beach Public Library system uses Libby, an audiobook and e-book service, for its online selection of books.

From Los Angeles Times

Twenty-five years after publication, King’s “On Writing” remains so popular that, as of this writing, 125 people are in line to borrow the e-book from the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times