Hardcover vs. Paperback

Hardcovernoun

A book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather.

Hardcoveradjective

(of a book) Having a rigid binding.

Hardcovernoun

Same as hardback n. and a.

Hardcovernoun

a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers

Hardcoveradjective

having a hard back or cover;

Hardcoveradjective

(of a book) bound in stiff covers; hardback

Hardcovernoun

a book bound in stiff covers; a hardback.

Hardcover

A hardcover, hard cover, or hardback (also known as hardbound, and sometimes as case-bound) book is one bound with rigid protective covers (typically of binder's board or heavy paperboard covered with buckram or other cloth, heavy paper, or occasionally leather). It has a flexible, sewn spine which allows the book to lie flat on a surface when opened.

Paperbacknoun

A book with flexible binding.

Paperbackadjective

(of a book) Having flexible binding.

Paperbacknoun

A book with paper covers; - contrasted with hardback or hardcover.

Paperback

having a flexible binding; - of books. Contrasted to hardcover or hardbacked or hardbound.

Paperbacknoun

a book with paper covers

Paperbackadjective

(of books) having a flexible binding

Paperback

A paperback, also known as a softcover or softback, is a type of book characterized by a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. In contrast, hardcover or hardback books are bound with cardboard covered with cloth, plastic, or leather.