Phrase guide

trade book

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A book that is marketed to a general audience (as opposed to books that have specialized audiences, such as academic books). Not necessarily a trade paperback.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: media, publishing

Examples

  • Most fiction titles are trade books.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a book intended for general readership

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trade edition

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: book

Narrower terms: best seller, bestseller

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