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/
Korean meaning: 종이 표지로 된 책, 양장본보다 저렴한 책
Korean pronunciation: 페이-퍼-백 (강세: 페이)
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
Flexible paper cover book
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Origin
1950년대에 만들어진 합성어로, 'paper(종이)'와 'back(뒤, 표지)'이 결합되어 종이 표지를 가진 책을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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“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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