paperback

A book with a flexible paper cover, as opposed to a hardcover.

ruКнига с гибкой бумажной обложкой, в отличие от твёрдого переплёта.esLibro con cubierta flexible de papel, a diferencia de la tapa dura o rústica con encuadernación rígida. También se refiere al formato de edición de un libro en rústica.frLivre ou édition à la couverture souple en papier, par opposition au livre relié à couverture rigide.deBuch mit flexiblem Papier- oder Kartonumschlag, im Gegensatz zur gebundenen Ausgabe mit festem Einband.ptLivro com capa flexível de papelão ou papel, em vez de capa dura; edição econômica e leve publicada nesse formato.zh指用柔性纸封面装订的书，与精装书相对。arصفة لكتاب ذي غلاف ورقي مرن، بخلاف الكتب ذات الغلاف المقوى. وتُستعمل أيضًا اسمًا للدلالة على الكتاب نفسه بهذا النوع من التجليد.

1. Flexible binding A2 formal

   Describes a book that has a flexible, paper-based cover rather than a hard cover.

   • I prefer paperback editions because they are lighter to carry.
   • The store sells both hardcover and paperback versions of the novel.
   • She bought a paperback copy of the dictionary for her studies.

   ruМягкая обложкаesEncuadernación en rústicafrLivre à couverture soupledeTaschenbuchptCapa Molezh平装arغلاف ورقي

   Synonyms: softback

   Antonyms: hardbackhardcover

• more paperback comparative form
• most paperback superlative form

A book that has a flexible paper cover, as opposed to a hardcover.

ruКнига с гибкой бумажной обложкой, в отличие от книги в твёрдом переплёте.esLibro con cubierta flexible de papel, en contraste con el libro de tapa dura o cartoné.frLivre comportant une couverture souple en papier, par opposition à un livre relié à couverture rigide.deBuch mit flexiblen Papier- oder Kartonumschlägen, im Gegensatz zum Hardcover mit festem Einband. Auch als Bezeichnung für eine preisgünstige Taschenbuchausgabe.ptLivro com capa flexível de papelão ou papel, em vez de capa dura. Também se refere ao formato ou edição em que o livro é publicado dessa maneira.zh用柔性纸封面装订的书，区别于精装书。arكتاب بغلاف ورقي مرن، على خلاف الكتاب ذي الغلاف المقوّى. ويُطلق أيضاً على الغلاف الورقي المرن نفسه.

1. Book with paper covers A2 formal

   A book that has a flexible paper cover, typically less expensive than a hardcover edition.

   • I bought a paperback copy of the novel.
   • Paperbacks are lighter and easier to carry than hardcovers.
   • She prefers reading paperbacks because they are cheaper.

   ruМягкая обложкаesLibro de bolsillofrLivre de pochedeTaschenbuchptLivro de capa molezh平装书arغلاف ورقي

   Synonyms: softback

   Antonyms: hardbackhardcover

• paperbacks plural form
• paperbacks' possessive plural form
• paperback's possessive singular form