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softcover
This term describes the physical construction of a book, emphasizing flexibility and utility over the prestige and durability of a hardback. It carries a connotation of accessibility and portability, often associated with mass-market publishing and lower price points.
In a commercial context, the word functions interchangeably as a noun referring to the object itself or as an adjective modifying the noun book. It is the direct antonym of hardcover, though in industry terms, it is frequently synonymous with paperback.
Meanings
Examples
I prefer the softcover version because it is easier to carry in my bag.
Do you have this novel in softcover or only hardcover?
The softcover edition is much more affordable for students.
The softcover edition is much more affordable for students.
I will just buy the softcover for my trip to Europe.
The company released a softcover manual for the new software.
This softcover book is falling apart after years of use.
I wonder if they will ever print a softcover version of this encyclopedia.
The library has both the hardcover and the softcover copies on the shelf.
A softcover binding is usually sufficient for a short novella.
A softcover binding is usually sufficient for a short novella.