Definition

1. Noun:
   • A paper jacket for a book; a jacket on which promotional information is usually printed: A removable paper cover that protects a book's binding. It typically features the book's title, author's name, and illustrative or promotional artwork.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The first edition of the novel is valuable, especially with its original dust wrapper intact.
  • She carefully removed the dust wrapper before reading the book to keep it in good condition.
  • The dust wrapper was torn, but the hardcover beneath was still pristine.

Advanced Usage

• "In its dust wrapper": Describing a book that still has its original paper jacket.
  • The collector sought a copy of the book in its dust wrapper.

Variants and Related Words

• Dust jacket (n): A common synonym for "dust wrapper."
  • The terms "dust wrapper" and "dust jacket" are often used interchangeably.
• Book jacket (n): Another synonym.
  • The book jacket featured a glowing review from a famous author.

Synonyms

• Dust cover: A protective paper cover for a book.
• Book cover: The outer covering of a book, though this can also refer to the hard binding itself.

Related Phrases

• To be in dust wrapper: To be in a condition where the original paper cover is present.
  • Most of the books in the collection were still in dust wrapper.

Noun

1. a paper jacket for a book; a jacket on which promotional information is usually printed