graphic novel

noun

: a story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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Directed by the masterminds behind Avengers: Endgame, The Electric State brings the popular graphic novel of the same name to life. Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2025 My older kid has been enjoying the Amulet graphic novel series, which is very beautifully illustrated and sort of reminds me of Myst. Anna North, Vox, 27 Feb. 2025 Telling the story through a graphic novel was important to Melvin. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Feb. 2025 Some other ideas: Street Books told us that there is high demand for coloring books and graphic novels. Asia Fields, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphic novel was in 1964

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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20novel. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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graphic novel

noun
: a work of fiction or non-fiction that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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