Softback vs. Paperback

Softbacknoun

A softcover or paperback book.

Softbacknoun

a book with paper covers

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.