hardcover
nounUK /ˈhɑːdˌkʌvə/
US /ˈhɑːrdˌkʌvər/
A book with a thick, stiff cover that does not bend easily.
She borrowed a hardcover of her favorite story from the library.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a stiff, protective cover, as a book.
The hardcover edition costs more than the paperback.
3. A book published in a stiff-cover format rather than paper covers.
The novel first appeared in hardcover before the softcover release.
4. The stiff outer cover of such a book.
The hardcover was scratched but the pages were perfect.