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

Based on the graphic novel by Anthony Bourdain, Get Jiro is a new Adult Swim series that follows the tribulations of a sushi chef in near-future Los Angeles. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis A graphic novel could be a great way to break the seal on finishing a book. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

The series is based on the Skybound graphic novel of the same name and was greenlit at Amazon back in July. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

The series is based on the Skybound graphic novel by Chip Zdarsky and Ramón K Pérez. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 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