graphic novel

noun

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

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Axl Rose, the notorious Guns N’ Roses frontman, is turning his talents to the graphic novel. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 Color ereaders like the Kindle Colorsoft and upcoming Kindle Scribe Colorsoft are designed for those looking to read comic books, graphic novels, magazines, and manga, and to annotate documents such as PDF files. PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025 Perfect for children who love graphic novels, Elise Gravel uses humor in both the text and illustrations to break down the complex topics of brain function and neurology—in particular introducing young kids that brains can learn and think in all kinds of different ways. Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025 Based on the graphic novels of the same name, the titular Old Guard is made up of a group of immortal mercenaries tasked with secretly protecting humanity over the centuries. Abby Monteil, Them., 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

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 21 Oct. 2025.

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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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