The difference between Paperback and Paperbound

When used as nouns, paperback means a book with flexible binding, whereas paperbound means a paperback book.

When used as adjectives, paperback means having flexible binding, whereas paperbound means having flexible covers.


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  1. Paperback as a noun:

    A book with flexible binding.

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

    Having flexible binding.

  1. Paperbound as an adjective (not comparable, of a book):

    Having flexible covers; paperback; softcovered.

  2. Paperbound as an adjective (comparable):

    Involving or burdened by excessive administrative requirements, especially in the form of paperwork.

  1. Paperbound as a noun (dated):

    A paperback book.