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 The film is based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 What inspired the music of the punk band Darkside in the Hysteria graphic novel? Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024 Some librarians or teachers might begrudgingly hold back from sharing Diary of a Wimpy Kid books because the series is considered a graphic novel. Toby Rose, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024 Strange Adventures Comics & Curiosities Looking for used comic books and graphic novels? Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for graphic novel 

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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 31 Oct. 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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