adjective
- (of a book) having a flexible paper cover rather than a hard cover
noun
- a book with a flexible paper cover; a paperback
Examples
- She bought a paperbound edition of the novel because it was cheaper than the hardcover.
- The library has both paperbound and hardbound copies of classic literature.
- Paperbound books are easier to carry in a backpack for travel.
- Most contemporary fiction is available in paperbound format within a year of hardcover release.
- He prefers reading paperbound books because they are lighter and more portable.