What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hardbound
Example
I prefer hardbound books because they last longer. [hardbound: adjective]
Example
The library has a collection of hardbound classics. [hardbound: noun]
hardback
Example
I bought the hardback version of the new novel. [hardback: adjective]
Example
The bookstore sells hardbacks at a higher price than paperbacks. [hardback: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hardback is more commonly used than hardbound in everyday language, especially in British English. However, both words can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hardbound and hardback?
Hardbound is more formal than hardback and is less commonly used in everyday language.
