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paperback

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpeɪpɚˌbæk/ · UK /ˈpeɪpəbæk/

paperback means: A book with a soft, flexible cover.

noun

SOFT COVER BOOKB1

A book with a soft, flexible cover.

  • I bought a paperback for the journey.
  • The novel is now available in paperback.
  • These paperbacks fit easily into my bag.

Similar words: softcover

Opposites: hardback, hardcover

Common phrases: in paperback, paperback edition, buy a paperback

adjective

SOFT COVERB1

Having a soft, flexible cover rather than a hard one.

  • I prefer paperback books.
  • The paperback edition costs less.
  • She packed three paperback novels in her suitcase.

Similar words: softcover, softback

Opposites: hardback, hardcover

Common phrases: paperback book, paperback edition, paperback copy

verb

PUBLISH SOFTCOVERC2

To publish a book with a soft, flexible cover.

  • They decided to paperback the novel.
  • The publisher paperbacked several successful titles last year.
  • Will they paperback this history book?

Common phrases: paperback a book, paperback a novel

Questions about paperback

What does paperback mean?

A book with a soft, flexible cover.

What is paperback in other languages?

Türkçe: karton kapaklı kitap · Español: libro de tapa blanda · Français: livre broché · Deutsch: Taschenbuch · Italiano: libro in brossura · 日本語: ペーパーバック

How do you pronounce paperback?

In American English /ˈpeɪpɚˌbæk/; in British English /ˈpeɪpəbæk/.

How do you use paperback in a sentence?

I bought a paperback for the journey. The novel is now available in paperback.

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