paperback — a book with a flexible paper cover, typically less expensive than a hardcover edition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a book with a flexible paper cover, typically less expensive than a hardcover edition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪpərˌbæk/
Example Sentences
- The paperback was so worn out that the cover fell off when I opened it.
- She always brings a paperback to read on the subway.
- My backpack can fit ten paperbacks but only three hardcover books.
paperback
NOUN[/ˈpeɪpərˌbæk/]
a book with a flexible paper cover, typically less expensive than a hardcover edition
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Paperback is a compound word formed in the 1950s, combining 'paper' (the material) and 'back' (referring to the cover or binding). It describes a book bound with a flexible paper cover rather than rigid hardcover boards.
Breakdown
paper (sheet material made from wood pulp) + back (the cover or binding of a book), literally denoting a book with a paper cover.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The paperback was so worn out that the cover fell off when I opened it.”
“She always brings a paperback to read on the subway.”
“My backpack can fit ten paperbacks but only three hardcover books.”
“He bought the paperback version because he was too cheap for the hardcover.”
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