hardcover
/ˈhɑrdˌkʌvər/
adjective
- Describing a book that has a rigid cover.
- He prefers hardcover textbooks because they withstand daily use.
- The hardcover edition of the encyclopedia is very heavy.
- The store is having a sale on all hardcover children's books.
noun
- A book with a rigid, stiff cover, usually made of cardboard or cloth, often more durable than a paperback.
- I always buy the hardcover of my favorite novels because they last longer.
- She received a signed hardcover of the author's new book for her birthday.
- The library has a special section for hardcovers that are not available in paperback.
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