upbinding

/ʌpˈbaɪndɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of binding a book so that the pages are attached at the top edge, allowing the book to open upward like a notepad.
    • This calendar uses upbinding, making it easy to flip pages over the top.
    • The artist chose upbinding for her sketchbook so she could draw without the spine getting in the way.
    • Upbinding is popular for notebooks used by left-handed people.
adjective
  1. Describing a book or notebook that is bound at the top edge.
    • He prefers upbinding sketchpads for outdoor drawing.
    • She bought an upbinding journal for her travel notes.
    • The upbinding notepad sat neatly on the desk.