hardback

simple noun5 collocationsAvg. frequency: 8.3

Used to specify the format of a book, as opposed to paperback.

For a book to be made available for sale in a hardback format.

To release a book in a hardback format. The alternative 'hardcover' is also used, especially in AmE.

A book with a stiff, protective cover.

The version of a book that is published with a stiff cover.