comic book

noun

: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips

—usually hyphenated in attributive use

Examples of comic book in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For years, categories like video games, trading cards and comic books occupied the margins of the auction business, existing alongside more traditional markets for fine art, rare books and historical artifacts. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Aside from the familiar faces, one major location featured in every episode is Comic Central, where Sheldon and Leonard often spent time arguing about the merits of comic books and characters. — Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Apparently, there’s a significant amount of downstream in comic books, merchandise and video games. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 July 2026

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was a universe of Marvel comic books. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for comic book

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook

Kids Definition

comic book

noun

: a magazine made up of a series of comic strips