The difference between Hardcover and Paperback

When used as nouns, hardcover means a book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather, whereas paperback means a book with flexible binding.

When used as adjectives, hardcover means having a rigid binding, whereas paperback means having flexible binding.


check bellow for the other definitions of Hardcover and Paperback

  1. Hardcover as a noun:

    A book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather.

  1. Hardcover as an adjective (of a book):

    Having a rigid binding.

  1. Paperback as a noun:

    A book with flexible binding.

  1. Paperback as an adjective (of a book):

    Having flexible binding.