pocket edition
Definition
Noun: A small, portable version of a book, specifically a paperback, designed to be conveniently carried in a pocket. It refers to a physical format characterized by its reduced size.
Usage
This term is used to describe a specific, compact format of a published book. It emphasizes portability and convenience. - She always carries a pocket edition of poetry in her bag. - The novel is available as a hardcover, standard paperback, and a pocket edition.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe anything that is a very small or condensed version of something larger.
- That tiny cottage is like a pocket edition of a palace.
Variants and Related Words
- Pocketbook: Often used interchangeably in some contexts to mean a small book or a paperback, though "pocketbook" can also refer to a woman's handbag or a small notebook for expenses.
- Paperback: A book with a flexible paper cover. A pocket edition is a type of paperback.
- Compact edition: A similar term emphasizing small size, often used for reference works like dictionaries.
Synonyms
- Compact edition
- Small-format book
- Miniature book (though this often implies an even smaller, collectible size)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- In your pocket: While not directly related, this idiom meaning "under your control" or "easily accessible" shares the conceptual link of convenient portability associated with a "pocket edition."
- He had the answer right in his pocket.
Noun
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pocket-sized paperback book
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