hardcover

• Bezeichnet ein Buch mit einem festen, stabilen Einband, meist aus Pappe und mit Stoff oder Leder überzogen. Im Gegensatz zum Taschenbuch hat es einen hartgebundenen Umschlag.

Describes a book that has a rigid, stiff cover, typically made of cardboard and cloth or leather.

1. Having a rigid coverA2formal

   Describes a book that has a stiff, durable cover, typically made of cardboard or cloth.

   In festem Einband

   • She prefers hardcover books because they last longer.
   • The library has a large collection of hardcover novels.
   • He bought the hardcover edition of the encyclopedia.

   Synonymehardbackhardbound

   Antonymepaperback

• Ein Buch mit einem festen, stabilen Einband aus Pappe, Leinen oder Leder, der das Buch schützt und haltbarer macht als ein Taschenbuch mit weichem Umschlag.

A book bound with rigid protective covers, typically made of cardboard, cloth, or leather, offering greater durability than a paperback.

1. Book with rigid coversA2formal

   A book bound with stiff, durable covers, typically made of cardboard, cloth, or leather, as opposed to a paperback.

   Buch mit festem Einband

   • I prefer buying hardcovers because they last longer.
   • The library has a special section for rare hardcovers.
   • She gave him a signed hardcover of his favorite novel.

   Synonymehardbackhardbound

   Antonymepaperback