Dust jacket: meaning, definitions and examples

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dust jacket

 

[ ˈdʌst ˈdʒækɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

book cover

A removable paper cover used to protect a book. It usually contains the title, author's name, and artwork related to the book.

Synonyms

book cover, protector

Examples of usage

  • The dust jacket of this novel has a beautiful illustration on it.
  • Don't throw away the dust jacket, it helps protect the book.

Translations

Translations of the word "dust jacket" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrecapa

🇮🇳 धूल कवर

🇩🇪 Schutzumschlag

🇮🇩 sampul debu

🇺🇦 суперобкладинка

🇵🇱 obwoluta

🇯🇵 カバー

🇫🇷 jaquette

🇪🇸 sobrecubierta

🇹🇷 toz ceket

🇰🇷 책 커버

🇸🇦 غلاف الغبار

🇨🇿 prachový přebal

🇸🇰 prachový obal

🇨🇳 书皮

🇸🇮 prašni ovitek

🇮🇸 rykblaðka

🇰🇿 шаң қаптамасы

🇬🇪 მტვრის ქურთუკი

🇦🇿 toz örtüyü

🇲🇽 sobrecubierta

Word origin

The dust jacket, also known as a dust wrapper or book jacket, originated in the 19th century as a way to protect expensive books from dust and wear. Initially used only for expensive editions, it eventually became a standard feature of most hardcover books. The dust jacket also became a way to market and promote the book, with eye-catching designs and artwork drawing readers' attention. Today, dust jackets are an integral part of the publishing industry, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes.