graphic novel

noun

: a story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

Examples of graphic novel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The as-yet-untitled project will begin as a graphic novel, which will be published in 2025 via Vault Comics. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024 Working closely with Malone, Vault will launch the story first as a graphic novel, set for publication in 2025. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for graphic novel 

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphic novel was in 1964

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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20novel. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

graphic novel

noun
: a work of fiction or non-fiction that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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