dustjacket

[US]/ˈdʌstˌdʒækɪt/
[UK]/ˈdʌstˌdʒækɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a removable paper cover used to protect the binding of a book; book cover
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

dustjackets

the dustjacket

remove dustjacket

dustjacket design

dustjacket art

dustjacket copy

dustjacket flap

dustjacketed

dustjacket-less

Example Sentences

the rare first edition is highly prized because it still has its original dustjacket.

please remove the dustjacket before scanning the book cover.

the vibrant illustration on the dustjacket immediately caught my eye.

collectors prefer a clean, unclipped dustjacket with no tears.

years of sun exposure had faded the colors on the book's dustjacket.

a tear in the dustjacket can significantly lower the book's market value.

the author designed the artwork for the dustjacket herself.

he carefully wrapped the dustjacket in a clear plastic protector.

this biography features a striking portrait on the dustjacket.

the price is usually printed on the corner of the dustjacket flap.

moisture caused the paper dustjacket to wrinkle and warp.

the novel is missing its dustjacket, so it is hard to identify the edition.

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