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noun
An edition of a book that has been altered to fit in the reader's pocket, usually by using thinner paper, smaller print, and abridged text.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
pocket-sized paperback book
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pocketbook, pocket book
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: paperback book, paper-back book, paperback, softback book, softback, soft-cover book, soft-cover
History
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