adjective
- having a flexible paper cover rather than a hard cover
Usage: used to describe books
Examples
- I prefer softbound books because they’re lighter to carry.
- The softbound edition costs less than the hardcover version.
- She bought a softbound copy of the novel at the airport.
- The textbook is available in both hardbound and softbound formats.
- Most paperback novels are softbound with glued bindings.
- The softbound dictionary fits easily in my backpack.