paperback

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/ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/

noun
a book with a cover made of thick paper

paperback in a sentence

  • “When is it coming out in paperback?”
  • “a best-selling paperback”
  • “I'll buy some paperbacks at the airport.”
  • “It will be published in paperback (= as a paperback) in March.”

What does “paperback” mean?

paperback (noun) means a book with a cover made of thick paper. It is pronounced /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "paperback" mean?
paperback (noun) means: a book with a cover made of thick paper
How do you pronounce "paperback"?
"paperback" is pronounced /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "paperback" in a sentence?
Here is "paperback" used in a sentence: When is it coming out in paperback?

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