hardcover

/ˈhɑrdˌkʌvər/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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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