hardback
pronunciation
How to pronounce hardback in British English:
UK [ˈhɑ:dbæk]
How to pronounce hardback in American English:
US [ˈhɑrdbæk]
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- Noun:
- a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
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- Adjective:
- having a hard back or cover
Word Origin
- hardback (n.)
- "type of book bound in stiff boards," 1954, from hard (adj.) + back (n.).
Example
- 1. I have seen the hardback for sale online for 150 to 200 .
- 2. He handed peterson a wrapped package about the size of a hardback book .
- 3. It 's about the size of a hardback book , and no heavier .
- 4. The book is long and the hardback was heavy , so he read it on his kindle .
- 5. It 's a traditionally bound hardback with colourful modern designer detailing to make it look trendy .