Hardback

//ˈhɑɹdˌbæk// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A book with a solid binding.
  2. 2
    a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a solid binding. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having a hard back or cover wordnet

Synonyms

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hardcoverbest sellerclassicfoliohardbackedhardbacked

Example

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"The girl was carrying several books, not textbooks but thick hardback books."

Etymology

From hard + back, formed in analogy to earlier paperback.

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