dust jacket

noun

: a paper cover for a book

Examples of dust jacket in a Sentence

The dust jacket was torn.

Recent Examples on the Web

Parts of a dust jacket missing due to tape or just large tears is bad patina in my eyes. — David Michon, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2026

In today’s commercial age of plenty, the most important task of the dust jacket is to match a book to your mood, from the pastoral watercolor tones of the travel narrative or cosy domestic romance, to the dark hues of the murder mystery. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

The book was discovered without an original dust jacket during a house clearance in Bristol, England, in August 2025. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

McFadden said the Gorey book is in good condition despite a few flaws and still includes its dust jacket. — Daniella Segura, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dust jacket

• straitjacket
• bracket
• packet
• racket
• racquet

Kids Definition

dust jacket

noun

: a removable usually decorative paper cover for a book