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Definition of hardcover

hardcover

/ˈhɑːrdˌkʌv.ɚ/
hard · cov · er
Plural:hardcovers
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hardcover Lexical Profile

hardcover Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

(of a book) Bound in rigid, protective covers made of cardboard covered with cloth, heavy paper, or leather.

Example

"The publisher released a special hardcover edition of the classic novel to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary."

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• noun

1

A book bound with rigid protective covers, typically made of cardboard covered with buckram, cloth, heavy paper, or leather.

Example

"I usually wait for the paperback to come out because a new hardcover is too heavy to carry on my daily commute."

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• Nearby Words

hardcopy
hardcore
hardcourt
hardcover
harden
hardenbergia
hardened

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hardcover. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hardcover
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