worn copy
Frequency: 5.00.5 per million words
a copy of a book or document that is damaged from frequent handling
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Examples (10)
- The librarian sighed, looking at the worn copy of the classic novel.
- He treasured the worn copy of his grandfather's favorite poetry book.
- Despite being a worn copy, the map was still perfectly legible.
- She always preferred reading a physical, albeit worn copy, to an e-book.
- The museum displayed a worn copy of an ancient manuscript.
- Could you please replace this worn copy of the textbook? Its pages are falling out.
- Finding a pristine first edition is rare; most are worn copies from years of circulation.
- My favorite cookbook is a worn copy, splattered with years of cooking adventures.
- The detective carefully examined the worn copy of the photograph for clues.
- Even a worn copy of a rare comic book can fetch a high price.