noun
A book with a solid binding.
adj
Having a solid binding.
VERB + HARDBACK
publish
come out in
The author's new novel came out in hardback before the paperback version was released.
HARDBACK + NOUN
book, edition
PREP
in ~
I prefer to buy classic novels in hardback because they last much longer.
noun — a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
adjective — having a hard back or cover
The girl was carrying several books, not textbooks but thick hardback books.
The girl was carrying several books. Not textbooks, but thick hardback books.