cloth-bound

[/klɔːθ-baʊnd/]
adjective
encadernado em tecido
1. (of a book) having a cover made of cloth instead of paper or leather
The cloth-bound edition of the novel is more durable than the paperback version.
A edição encadernada em tecido do romance é mais durável que a versão em brochura.
2. bound or covered with fabric material for protection and aesthetic purposes
She preferred cloth-bound books for her library collection because they lasted longer.
Ela preferia livros encadernados em tecido para sua coleção de biblioteca porque duravam mais.
Cloth-bound books are often considered premium editions in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. They are frequently purchased as gifts or for serious collectors, representing a higher quality and longer-lasting alternative to paperback books. In libraries and academic settings, cloth-bound editions are preferred for their durability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hardcoverhardboundcaseboundcloth-covered
Antonyms / Antônimos
paperbacksoftcoverpaperbound

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encadernado em tecido
standard term used across Brazil
Brazil
capa dura
common colloquial term referring to hardcover books
Portugal
encadernado em pano
Portuguese variant using 'pano' for cloth
Portugal
capa dura
also used in Portugal for hardcover books

Related Words

bindinghardcovereditionbook coverbookbinding

Related Idioms & Phrases

a cloth-bound treasure
cloth-bound collection
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