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Paperbacks

Verb / ˈpeɪpɜ:ˌbæks / Another word for paperbacks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A book that has a soft cover and is usually less expensive than a hardcover book.

Synonyms & similar words

softcover paperbackbook softback softbackbook paperback softcoverbook softcover booklet book volume text novel literature work publication softback soft-bound

Example sentences

  1. I always buy paperbacks when I go on vacation because they take up less space in my luggage.
  2. My local library has a great selection of paperbacks.
  3. I love the smell of a new paperback book.
  4. My favorite author just released a new paperback.
  5. I prefer to read paperbacks over hardcovers because they are more comfortable to hold.

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  • A paperback book, I recall, cost a dollar in those days, a sum I reserved for the purchase of comic books. -Steve Erickson
  • A real book is not one that we read, but one that reads us. -W.H. Auden
  • The best books... are those that tell you what you know already. -George Orwell

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