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Definition of softback

softback

/ˈsɔːft.bæk/
soft · back
Plural:softbacks
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• noun

1

A book bound in a flexible paper or thin cardboard cover.

Example

"She packed two light softbacks in her carry-on bag for the long flight."

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• adjective

1

Bound in a flexible paper or thin cardboard cover rather than a rigid board.

Example

"The publisher released a less expensive softback edition of the textbook for students."

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• Nearby Words

sofia
sofrito
soft
softback
softball
softballer
softbound

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