soft-cover

[ sawft-kuhv-er, soft- ]

noun

1. paperback ( defs 1, 2 ).

soft-cover

adjective

1. See paperback
   a less common word for paperback

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft-cover¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The rivers deepened their channels and 119 cut through the soft cover of horizontal rock and into the arched beds beneath.

From Project Gutenberg

Gertrude tucked a soft cover about her on the couch in her own room, and gave her smelling salts and a trifle of wine.

From Project Gutenberg

Alfaretta still held the soft cover, which had slipped off when Leslie cut the rushes binding it on, turning it idly in her hands.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the wolf said: Oh, Great Chief, thy work is good, but there is no soft cover for the saddle.

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