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

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready didn’t really plan to write a graphic novel based on his experiences and those of his friends as the grunge music scene washed over Seattle in the early 1990s. — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

The graphic novel, called Murder Ballads, was a noir-style tale about a record label owner who crosses paths with two blues musicians. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 22 July 2026

There’s the July release of the final graphic novel, Heartstopper Volume Six, and the April publication of the webcomics’ last pages online. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

The Netflix series, based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels of the same name, ran for three seasons beginning in 2022. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 18 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