e-book

noun

ˈē-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce e-book (audio)
: a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device

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The Forest Glen resident tried adding it on e-book and audiobook application Libby before even finishing the TikTok post, only to be greeted with an error message. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Samsung is marketing the newer style as better-suited for entertainment and reading e-books, among other advantages that come with the wider, shorter inner display. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Collier said it's already seen some 2,000 developers hop on board to make tools like a metronome, dictionary, e-book reader, and music streaming apps. — New Atlas, 22 July 2026 Checkouts from e-book lender Libby have increased 217% from this time last year, according to data shared with USA TODAY. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for e-book

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First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of e-book was in 2000

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“E-book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-book. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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e-book

noun
ˈē-ˌbu̇k
: a book composed in or converted to a digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device

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