Paperback — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈpā-pər-ˌbak/ pa·per·back

Meaning & Definition of Paperback

Paperback (noun)

  1. a book with a flexible paper binding

Paperback (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a published work that has a thick paper cover

    "The store sells both paperbacks and hardcovers."

    similar: hardback, hardcover, paper, paperbound, pocket book, pocket edition, softback, softcover, trade book, trade edition, book, tome, volume, folio, quarto, guidebook, handbook, how-to, manual, catalog, cyclopedia, dictionary, encyclopedia, monograph, primer, text, textbook, tract, treatise, novel, novelette, pulp, album, almanac, anthology, casebook, chapbook, omnibus, picture book

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Paperback

The most common words with a similar meaning to Paperback:

hardback, hardcover, paper, paperbound, pocket book, pocket edition, softback, softcover, trade book, trade edition, book, tome, volume, folio, quarto, guidebook, handbook, how-to, manual, catalog, cyclopedia, dictionary, encyclopedia, monograph, primer, text, textbook, tract, treatise, novel, novelette, pulp, album, almanac, anthology, casebook, chapbook, omnibus, picture book

Word Forms of Paperback

Derived words: paperback (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Paperback

First known use: 1843

Frequently Asked Questions about Paperback

What does "Paperback" mean?

"Paperback" means a book with a flexible paper binding. As a noun, it is defined as: a book with a flexible paper binding.

What is another word for "Paperback"?

Other words for "Paperback" include hardback, hardcover, paper, paperbound, pocket book, pocket edition, softback and softcover. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Paperback" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Paperback"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Paperback". Common alternatives include hardback, hardcover, paper, paperbound, pocket book, pocket edition, softback, softcover, trade book and trade edition.

How do you use "Paperback" in a sentence?

Examples of "Paperback" in a sentence: "The store sells both paperbacks and hardcovers.".

Is "Paperback" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Paperback" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Paperback"?

"Paperback" is pronounced /ˈpā-pər-ˌbak/ and divided into syllables as pa·per·back.

What is the origin of the word "Paperback"?

First known use: 1843.

What is another word for "Paperback" meaning "a published work that has a thick paper cover"?

When "Paperback" (noun) means a published work that has a thick paper cover, synonyms include hardback, hardcover, paper, paperbound, pocket book and pocket edition.