dustjacket

noun
UK /ˈdʌstˌdʒækɪt/
US /ˈdʌstˌdʒækɪt/

A dustjacket is a paper cover that goes around a book to keep it clean.

She took the dustjacket off the book before reading it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A removable outer cover protecting a book's binding.

The dustjacket was torn at the top of the spine.

3. A decorative wrapper used for display or marketing of a publication.

The publisher printed a bright dustjacket to attract readers.

4. A protective sleeve for a record or similar item.

He slid the vinyl record back into its dustjacket.