Definition of "softback" []

• A softcover or paperback book. (noun)

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• "I am in Australia and was lucky enough to get what I consider the nicest cover, the pink one with tadpole in the pusher – softback as well which is apparantly unique to Australia."
• ""It's not hugely long, and it's a softback? in these senses it doesn't quite look like a lot of other winners have looked," said the economist and presenter of Radio 4's Today programme, who announced Demick's win this evening."
• ""It's not hugely long and it's a softback – in these senses it doesn't quite look like a lot of other winners," said Davis, who announced Demick's win this evening."