n. A book with paper covers; -- contrasted with hardback or hardcover. Syn. -- softback, soft-cover. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adj. having a flexible binding; -- of books. Contrasted to hardcover or hardbacked or hardbound. Syn. -- paperbacked, soft-bound, softcover, softback. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adj. 1. same as paperback. Syn. -- paperback. [ WordNet 1.5 ]