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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Parti has been developing the six-part series for years, working with Imran Mahmood, a criminal barrister, novelist, and screenwriter. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026 Back in Seoul, star novelist and No 1. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Reluctant romance novelist Carol Sturka finds herself as one of the rare immune. Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026 And Martin has tapped a crew of authors—including the novelist Emma Straub—to give the squad fresh voice. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 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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