Octavo

/ɑːkˈteɪvəʊ,ɑːkˈtɑːvəʊ/

noun

A book size that is a result of folding each printed sheet into eight leaves (16 pages).

He published his diary in small octavo form to make it easy to carry.

Literary

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There are different book sizes; 'octavo' is a medium-sized book, suitable for everyday use.

The bookstore offers the novel in octavo, which fits perfectly in my backpack.

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'Octavo' also implies a traditional printing technique not commonly used in modern digital printing.

The vintage octavo editions at the auction were prized for their old-world charm.

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Octavo books can be desirable collectibles due to their often unique binding and size.

I collect octavo editions of classic literature because they're beautiful and historic.

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