Examples of paperback in a Sentence
The store sells both paperbacks and hardcovers.
The book is sold only in paperback.
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The books, neatly shelved in alphabetical order, are available for 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hard cover titles.
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Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Both books were instant New York Times bestsellers; the latter is set to make its paperback debut on June 30, 2026.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
At under seven ounces and smaller than a paperback book, portability is another strong suit.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Adapted from Slaveroad, which was issued in paperback in October by Scribner.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Both books were instant New York Times bestsellers; the latter is set to make its paperback debut on June 30, 2026.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
At under seven ounces and smaller than a paperback book, portability is another strong suit.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Adapted from Slaveroad, which was issued in paperback in October by Scribner.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paperback
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“Paperback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperback. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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paperback
noun
pa·per·back
ˈpä-pər-ˌbak 
: a book with a flexible paper binding
paperback
adjective
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