paperback
Translation
paperback, softcover
Examples
I prefer reading paperbacks.
I prefer reading paperbacks.
The new novel is out in paperback.
The new novel is out in paperback.
Grammar Patterns
((countable)) a book with a soft cover I prefer reading paperbacks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: softcover; Antonyms: hardcover
Etymology
A compound of 'paper' and 'back', referring to the book's cover or spine.
Memory Tips
Think of a book with a flexible 'back' made of 'paper', as opposed to a hard cover.