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 An autobiographical graphic novel about a boy from an evangelical Christian family growing into adulthood. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024 Watch on Deadline Héctor G. Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López’s graphic novel ‘El Eternauta’ is also headed to Netflix with Bruno Stagnaro directing. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2024 The guitarist, who has been with the band since its 1982 breakout Pyromania, has co-written a graphic novel that blends his musical career and his love of horror. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024 The limited sci-fi series, which is set in a futuristic Lagos, plays out a bit like a graphic novel—which is a good thing. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for graphic novel 

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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