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

No More) to be called The Night Egg at the Culture Club (named after a club in Moyoco Anno’s graphic novel). — Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Kinokuniya sells manga, which are Japanese comic books and graphic novels, as well as other books, stationary and collectibles. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026

Silver Media Group, founded by Golden Horse Award-winning producer Chan Gin Kai, manages a portfolio of more than 1,500 intellectual property assets spanning film, animation, games and graphic novels. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Now, Carpenter has released Cathedral, another collection of darkly evocative music that works in tandem with a graphic novel the musician has published under the same name. — David Harris, SPIN, 10 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