paper back

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Definition of paper back in English English dictionary

paperback
a book with paper covers
paperback
Any book with a paper cover
paperback
{i} paper binding; soft binding, soft cover; book with a soft cover
paperback
A book bound in paper or card See BOOK
paperback
(of books) having a flexible binding
paperback
A softcover book Also called paperbound
paperback
{s} soft-covered, covered with a paper cover (book)
paperback
A paperback is a book with a thin cardboard or paper cover. Compare hardback. She said she would buy the book when it comes out in paperback. a book with a stiff paper cover hardback
paperback
the book issue where heavy paper or thin card is used in place of boards, in many formats and unless otherwise described to be assumed to be in mass market format, UK size about 7 x 4¼ (see also trade paperback)
paperback
A book with flexible binding
paperback
A book with a flexible paper cover, usually adhesive bound
paperback
A binding with a soft cover, usually a light cardboard A trade paperback is usually the same size as a hardcover book, and printed to the same standards A mass-market paperback is usually smaller, designed to fit in a rack, and printed on cheaper paper
paperback
Having flexible binding
paperback
Class C binding used for monographs and serials that can be trimmed, adhesive bound, and have no unusual characteristics
paper back

    Hyphenation

    pa·per back

    Turkish pronunciation

    peypır bäk

    Pronunciation

    /ˈpāpər ˈbak/ /ˈpeɪpɜr ˈbæk/

    Etymology

    [ 'pA-p&r ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English papir, from Middle French papier, from Latin papyrus papyrus, paper, from Greek papyros papyrus.
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