paperbacks
/ˈpeɪpərbæks/ · pa·per·backs
noun
- A book with flexible binding, typically less expensive than hardcover editions. She spent hours browsing the shelves of used bookstores, searching for rare paperbacks.
noun
- A type of book that is designed to be portable and convenient. The paperbacks were perfect for reading on the beach during her summer vacation.
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Did you know? The first modern paperbacks were introduced by the French publisher Charles Didier in 1836, and they quickly gained popularity among readers.