paperback
noun/ˈpeɪpərˌbæk/
Frequency rank: #6,682 most common English word
Meaning
A book bound in a flexible paper cover, usually less expensive than a hardcover edition.
Example sentence
She bought paperback edition of the novel because it was much cheaper than the hardcover.
Synonyms & related words
- softcover
- softback
- pocketbook
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