softback
/ˈsɔftbæk/
noun
- A book with a flexible paper cover, not a hard cover.
- I bought a softback of my favorite novel because it was cheaper.
- She prefers softback books because they are lighter to carry in her bag.
- The store sells both hardback and softback editions of the textbook.
Synonyms
adjective
- Having a flexible paper cover, as opposed to a hard cover.
- The softback version of the guide is more affordable for students.
- He chose the softback edition for his summer reading list.
- Many new novels are first released in hardback, then later in softback format.