Meaning & use
softcover
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Having a flexible paper cover rather than a rigid one, used to describe a style of book binding.
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The novel is available in both softcover and hardcover editions.
She prefers softcover books because they're lighter to carry while traveling.
A note on using this word
Softcover books are generally cheaper to produce and buy than their hardcover counterparts.
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paperback
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