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ebook

187 2.5
A book in digital form that you read on a computer or tablet
  • noun
  • /ˈiːbʊk/
translation icon : libro electrónico
  • So I encourage you to get that ebook and start reading it now.
  • read an ebook
  • textbooks and ebooks
  • interactive ebook

Who is going to read an ebook on this?

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Examples

  • People are reading eBooks.

  • You can buy the ebook or print as well.

  • Until then, you can always order the ebook if you want as well.

  • Six issues of this popular interactive ebook series have been published so far.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Amazon is removing a feature that will let you download your purchased ebook to your computer first.

  • This is the free ebook I put out all about the questions for mastery.

  • Finally, the eBooks are much less expensive than paperbacks, making it a cost-effective choice for parents.

    Academic text (2014)
  • One advantage of the DK READERS eBooks for beginning readers is the read-aloud audio option.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Students can develop these skills by entering online writing contests, publishing ebooks, and promoting those ebooks using social media.

    Academic text (2012)
  • I recently downloaded an ebook on photography to improve my skills.

Synonyms

e-book
vsebook
  • Texting
2.7

A digital book that you read on a phone, tablet, or computer

is the same meaning but written without a hyphen

How Physical

dead tree edition
  • Texting
7.2
print
53 1.0
ebook
187 2.5

Surface Forms

ebook singular
ebooks plural
e-books plural
e-book singular

Morphology

ebook = book (transparent) = e + book

Formed by the productive prefix 'e-' (electronic) + 'book', the meaning 'electronic book' is directly deducible.

Etymology

Ebook joins the prefix e- meaning 'electronic', like in email, with book meaning 'book', so an ebook is simply a 'book' in electronic form that you read on a device.