novelist

noun

nov·​el·​ist ˈnä-və-list How to pronounce novelist (audio)
ˈnäv-
Synonyms of novelistnext
: a writer of novels

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Typical choices for novelists are notebooks, pens, and laptops, while conservators use brushes, scalpels, and fine sandpaper. Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 The book includes provocative texts from Semiotext(e) contributors like Chris Kraus, Hedi El Kholti, Abdellah Taïa, Lauren Mackler and French novelist Constance Debré, among others. Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Hawke portrays a romance novelist who has writer’s block after a breakup. Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson will star in the movie, which is based on an original screenplay by novelist Rye Curtis (Kingdomtide). Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelist

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First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of novelist was in 1728

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“Novelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/novelist. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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novelist

noun
nov·​el·​ist ˈnäv-(ə-)ləst How to pronounce novelist (audio)
: a writer of novels
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