slipcase

American  

[slip-keys] / ˈslɪpˌkeɪs /

noun

1. a box for a book or set of books, open on one side so that the spine is visible.

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slipcase British  

/ ˈslɪpˌkeɪs /

noun

1. a protective case for a book or set of books that is open at one end so that only the spines of the books are visible

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Etymology

Origin of slipcase

First recorded in 1920–25; slip ¹ + case ²

Example Sentences

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slipcase

The British Museum is collaborating with Rizzoli Books in New York on “Shakespeare’s First Folio: 400th Anniversary Facsimile Edition,” contained within a slipcase cover.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023

Remove the slipcase to take off Ender’s suit to reveal his crew cut and him dressed in standard blue military garb.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 25, 2023

It adds up to eight hardback volumes contained in a monochromatic slipcase, checking in at a whopping 27 pounds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2023

That includes other backpacks, plus a briefcase, slipcase, and laptop sleeve.

From The Verge ● Jan. 4, 2022

Long out of print, it’s now been re-editioned and bundled with a supplement that maps the influence of Lebel’s book over the decades, all housed in a handsome slipcase.

From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2021