1. Blank or decorative pages at the beginning and end of a bound book, typically glued to the inside of the front and back covers.
Usage: Usually plural; also called 'endleaves'; Common in hardcover books

Examples

• The antique book had beautiful marbled endpapers in blue and gold.
• She opened the cover and found an inscription written on the endpapers.
• The publisher chose cream-colored endpapers to match the book's elegant design.
• Collectors often examine the endpapers to determine a book's age and origin.
• The endpapers were reinforced to help the binding last longer.