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 experience unfolds almost like a graphic novel, with each layer revealing polar bear artwork that reinforces the company's message of dependable, environmentally conscious power. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Though a newer category, the graphic novel has apparently put a bee in many a censor’s bonnet. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 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