hardcover

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: hard-cov-er (3)

English Definition

A book bound in stiff protective covers

Example Sentence

I prefer buying the hardcover edition of books.

US IPA /ˈhɑːrdkʌvər/

UK IPA /ˈhɑːdkʌvə(r)/

hardback bound book

paperback softcover