Paperback
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪ.pə.bæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paperback is a noun meaning A book with flexible binding.
Meaning
A book with flexible binding.
More Meanings
- (of a book) Having flexible binding.
- (transitive, publishing) To issue or publish (a book) in a paperback edition.
Example Sentences
Max was anticipating paperbacking The Bodley Head's books in house rather than licensing the paperback rights to a third party, like Penguin, which reduced his royalties and might eventually lose him authors to vertical publishers.
Word Forms
- paperbacks
- paperbacking
- paperbacked
Synonyms for paperback
Depending on context, synonyms include pocketbook, paperbacked, paperbound, softcovered, softback, bound.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include softback, bound, roman, novel, pocketbook, pocket.
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