dust jacket

noun

: a paper cover for a book

Examples of dust jacket in a Sentence

The dust jacket was torn.
Recent Examples on the Web The former commands, on average, $4,500 to $8,000 (mostly depending on its condition), while a copy with an unrestored dust jacket is likely to command at least $100,000. Francesca Mancino, The Atlantic, 2 May 2024 That includes everything from original artwork that would become the dust jackets for his books, first editions of his writing, and the library table seen in many images of the author. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024 But even those who can’t get their hands on a dust jacket can enjoy his playful use of materials: The book itself is covered in pink velvet. Ella Riley-Adams, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2023 We’re deprived of cracking open a hardcover, running our fingers across the smooth dust jacket, turning the bound pages, and engaging with the book itself as an object. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 31 July 2022 See all Example Sentences for dust jacket 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dust jacket was in 1926

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“Dust jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20jacket. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

dust jacket

noun
: a removable usually decorative paper cover for a book
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