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paperback
noun pa·per·back \ˈpā-pər-ˌbak\
: a book that has a thick paper cover
Full Definition of PAPERBACK
: a book with a flexible paper binding
— paperback also pa·per·backed \-ˌbakt\ adjective
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First Known Use of PAPERBACK
1899
Rhymes with PAPERBACK
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paperback
noun pa·per·back \ˈpā-pər-ˌbak\
Definition of PAPERBACK for Kids
: a book with a flexible paper binding
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