hardcover
//ˈhɑːrdˌkʌvər//
Noun
hardcoverSingular
hardcoversPlural
1
A book bound with rigid protective covers, typically made of cardboard covered with cloth, paper, or leather.
I prefer buying hardcovers because they last longer than paperbacks.
Adjective
hardcoverCanonical form
1
Relating to or denoting a book bound with rigid protective covers.
I prefer hardcover editions because they last longer.