Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trade-paperback

noun

/trāḍ ˈpā(p)ərˌbak/

Definition

A type of book that is released in a format that is typically larger and of higher quality than a mass-market paperback, but smaller and less expensive than a hardcover.

Examples

This novel was initially published as a hardcover, but it later came out as a trade-paperback.
Many bookstores highlight trade-paperback titles for their quality and design.
The trade-paperback edition of the textbook is more user-friendly for students.