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

With an investment from Lyrical Media, the company is focused on developing new IP and releases graphic novels and comics through publishing partners like Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics and Penguin Random House. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

The songs hailed from a project with Kate Cooper penned around the time of Tegan and Sara’s 2024 graphic novel, Crush. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

Louise Fitzhugh‘s celebrated children’s book is getting a graphic novel adaptation next year — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

The pair have also co-written a graphic novel and are developing a new game. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 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