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

Along the narrow hallway, bookshelves burst with first editions of John Updike, battered Stephen Kings, graphic novels, dime-store paperbacks, board games, books about mythology, children’s fairy tales, and Warhammer rule sets. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026

One was having his second ice cream of the day, while the other was lying on his back, reading a graphic novel. — Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

Dickinson was attending Comic-Con for his graphic novel series, The Mandrake Project, produced by Z2 Comics. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Their plan is for Storyteller to publish 20-30 titles annually across children’s, young adult, adult fiction, fantasy, memoir and graphic novels. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 July 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