It is used principally for printing and writing on but has many oth. Hardcover definition, a book bound in cloth, leather, or the like, over stiff material. A big dictionary took up too much room on the table so i bought a websters paperback. A paperback, also known as a softcover or softback, is a type of book characterized by a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. Search paperback and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. Inexpensive books bound in paper have existed since at least the 19th. See 6 authoritative translations of paperback in spanish with example sentences, phrases and audio pronunciations. The verb handbook is a very nice reference and summary of verb groups and conjugations, and clarifies the systems by which the various forms are derived. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far.
If you wait to buy a book until it comes out as a paperback, youll save money. All sourcesfictionarts culturenewsbusinesssportsscience. He writes all his expenses in a little book he carries with him. When used as an adjective, massmarket describes products that are designed for sale to a wide range of consumers.
The handbook of japanese verbs kodansha dictionary. Paperback definition, a book bound in a flexible paper cover, often a lowerpriced edition of a hardcover book. Paperback book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Merriamwebster english notebook dictionary by merriamwebster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is the british english definition of paperback. Jun 09, 2017 a paperback is a type of book characterized by a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. Paperback book definition of paperback book by the free dictionary.
Paperback dictionary definition paperback defined yourdictionary. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. The dictionary and thesaurus texts have an integrated design which has been tried and tested with users to speed up browsing and lookup. We are going to start a trade paperback line in the spring of 1997. Thus, the purpose of printing and promoting massmarket paperbacks is to appeal to the largest number of people across the widest distribution.
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It went to the number one spot in britain, the united states, west germany and australia. A very literate mexican often found in northern parts of california and arizona. Definition of book written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. A paperback is a book with a thin cardboard or paper cover. In contrast, hardcover or hardback books are bound with cardboard covered with cloth. Paperback definition is a book with a flexible paper binding. Paperback book definition of paperback book by the free. Paperback article about paperback by the free dictionary. Each of the four parts is also published separately as a paperback book, at about oneeighth of. Included pronunciations, word origins, synonym lists, and over 8,000 usage examples to aid understanding. If it is a softcover edition of a previous hardcover edition, and if published by the same publishing house as the hardcover, the text pages are normally identical to the text pages in the hardcover edition. It had the newer, trendier words in use today, but i needed a dictionary that dealt with words like. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. Paperback definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
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Book verb definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Inexpensive books bound in paper have existed since at. She added how she now lives for the day when she sees the bestselling hardcover edition of tales told by a true idiot gracing the window of every bookstore in new york. Synonyms for book at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. What does paperback book mean on flipkart and amazon.
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What does paperback mean definition of paperback word. Pocketbook definition is a small especially paperback book that can be carried in the pocket. Mar 20, 2017 the term massmarket, when used as a verb, means to sell to as many people as possible. Definition and synonyms of paperback from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. Written primarily for esl and efl students preparing to take language exams in english, this book presents 400 common phrasal verbs and the ways in which they are used in everyday american english. Looking for online definition of paperback or what paperback stands for. Change your default dictionary to american english. No, it is a noun, or a verb to book passage, to book a suspect. Thirdperson singular simple present indicative form of book.
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