graphic novel

American  

noun

1. a novel in the form of comic strips.

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graphic novel British  

noun

1. a novel in the form of a comic strip

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Etymology

Origin of graphic novel

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

There’s a series of graphic novels called “Hobtown Mystery Stories” that are like, what if David Lynch wrote Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew-style teen detective books?

From Los Angeles Times

“The ones back there are children’s and young adult books. Fiction, nonfiction, novels and poetry, comics and graphic novels. Anything that I think you folks might enjoy.”

From Literature

Today, Loudmouth Books carries more than 2,000 titles by, for, and about marginalized authors, spanning genres from children’s literature and cookbooks to fiction, poetry, romance, sci-fi, and graphic novels.

From Salon

It's the final instalment of Oseman's hit graphic novel series which has followed the lives of Nick and Charlie, two teenage boys who fall for each other at school.

From BBC

For Bienvenu, best known for his graphic novels, shorts and music videos, the goal was to present a future filled with hope.

From Los Angeles Times