book jacket

American  

noun

1. a removable paper cover, usually illustrated, for protecting the binding of a book and usually giving information about the book and the author.

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Etymology

Origin of book jacket

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The book jacket features a prominent blurb from Johnson calling the doctor’s treatise: “A gripping tale of corruption and courage that will open eyes and prompt serious questions.”

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

On BookTok, where a flashed book jacket conveys a glimmer of a user’s inner life, a classic text can leave a durable impression.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2024

The matter does not fall under the remit of the Advertising Standards Authority because the quotes feature on a book jacket rather than in an advertisement.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2023

That hilariously provocative book jacket is just a start.

From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2022

The book jacket was wrapped in dark blue cloth with embroidered gold leaves twisting like vines and a giant bright eight-pointed star at the center.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova