paperback Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈpeɪ.pə.bæk/
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Paperback as a Noun
1
A book with flexible binding.
Paperback as an Adjective
1
Having flexible binding.
Paperback as a Verb
1
To issue or publish (a book) in a paperback edition.
Word Forms & Grammar
paperback (plural paperbacks)
paperback (not comparable)
paperback (third-person singular simple present paperbacks, present participle paperbacking, simple past and past participle paperbacked)
Words That Rhyme With Paperback
Origin of Paperback
From paper + back, a shortening of the older term paper-backed book.
Paperback at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpeɪ.pə.bæk/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A book with flexible binding |
| Plural | paperbacks |
| Verb forms | paperbacks, paperbacking, paperbacked |
Pronouncing Paperback
You say paperback as /ˈpeɪ.pə.bæk/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (peɪ).
Common Questions About Paperback
Is paperback a noun or an adjective?
Paperback is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of paperback?
The plural of paperback is paperbacks.
What is the past tense of paperback?
The past tense of paperback is paperbacked. The present participle is paperbacking.