Meaning & Definition of Hardback in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A book with a stiff cover that is typically more durable than a paperback.

  Example Sentence: She prefers reading hardbacks because they last longer.

• Definition: A type of bookbinding that involves a protective cover made of cardboard or similar material.

  Example Sentence: The hardback edition of the novel was released in time for the holidays.

Etymology

Origin: The term 'hardback' refers to the rigid type of book binding, dating back to the early 19th century.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• hardback book: A book bound with hard covers as opposed to paper covers.
• hardback edition: A specific release of a book in hardback format.

Translations

• Spanish: tapa dura

• French: couverture rigide

• German: Hardcover

• Russian: твердый переплет

Related Words

• paperback: A book with a flexible paper cover.

• binding: The process of attaching the pages of a book together.

• cover: The outer protective layer of a book.

Slang Meanings of hardback

• Meaning: Hardbound book

  Example Sentence: I got that new novel in hardback.