English Explanatory Dictionary

paperback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A book with flexible binding.
adj
  1. Having flexible binding.
verb
  1. To issue or publish (a book) in a paperback edition.

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪ.pə.bæk/ /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌbæk/ En-us-paperback.ogg

Word forms

paperback paperbacks paperbacking paperbacked

Etymology

From paper + back, a shortening of the older term paper-backed book.

Synonyms

pocketbook livre de poche paperbacked paperbound softcovered

Related words

hardback pocketbook softcover

Derived words

paperbacker trade paperback
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