hardbound

• Décrit un livre ayant une couverture rigide et solide, généralement en carton ou en tissu, par opposition à une couverture souple ou à une reliure en papier.

Describes a book that has a rigid, hard cover, typically made of cardboard or cloth, as opposed to a softcover or paperback.

1. Having a rigid coverB1formal

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

   À couverture rigide

   • The library has a large collection of hardbound books.
   • She prefers hardbound editions for their durability.
   • The hardbound version of the novel is more expensive than the paperback.

   Synonymeshardbackhardcover

   Antonymespaperbacksoftback