comic book

noun

: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips
usually hyphenated in attributive use

Examples of comic book in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Batman has been around for more than 80 years now, and in that time, Bob Kane and Bill Finger’s dark vigilante has been the subject of countless comic books, cartoons, and movies. Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 May 2024 The annual celebration of comic books hands out free copies at local stores and libraries. Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for comic book 

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of comic book was in 1904

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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic%20book. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

comic book

noun
: a magazine made up of a series of comic strips
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