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 digital release will be paired with a print graphic novel from First Second Books, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Based on a European graphic novel, City of Blood follows a pair of estranged sisters, Bea and Phoebe. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

The graphic novel was published in 2026 and received starred reviews from Kirkus and School Library Journal. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

And the documentary is collaborating with publisher Penguin Random House to adapt the film into a graphic novel, Snyder says. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for graphic novel

• grovel

Kids Definition

graphic novel

noun

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