comic book

noun

: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips
usually hyphenated in attributive use

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Hardy’s comic book movie days are behind him for now. Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 May 2025 On Syfy, Revival, based on the comic book series, will launch on June 12. Peter White, Deadline, 12 May 2025 John Cena is back as the low-key nicest antihero (of sorts) in the comic book business; with him are trusty sidekicks Eagly and Vigilante (Freddie Stroma). Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 The single accompanied issue #4 of Kid Cudi’s comic book series, Moon Man. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for comic book

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of comic book was in 1904

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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic%20book. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

comic book

noun
: a magazine made up of a series of comic strips
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