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Paperback

Definition

A paperback is a type of book bound in a flexible paper cover, usually lighter and less expensive than a hardcover book.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: A book with a flexible paper cover.

Example sentence: I prefer reading paperbacks because they are easier to carry around.

Sense 2:

Noun: The format or edition of a book published with a paper cover.

Example sentence: The paperback version of the novel includes bonus content not found in the hardcover edition.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing a book published in paperback format.

Example sentence: I found a great deal on a paperback copy of my favorite author's latest release.

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