novel

noun
UK: /ˈnɒvəl/
US: /ˈnɑːvəl/

  1. A long written story, typically about imaginary characters and events.

    1. I read a novel last week.
    2. Her latest novel explores themes of identity and belonging in modern society.

  2. A work of fiction longer than a short story but shorter than an epic.

    1. He is writing a novel.
    2. The author's debut novel was a critical and commercial success earning many awards.

Synonyms

story tale fiction unusual original innovative
novel adjective

  1. New and unusual in an interesting way.

    1. That's a novel idea!
    2. The company introduced a novel approach to marketing their products using social media.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "novel" in English means: A long written story, typically about imaginary characters and events., A work of fiction longer than a short story but shorter than an epic..

The phonetic transcription of "novel" is /ˈnɒvəl/ in British English and /ˈnɑːvəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "novel": story, tale, fiction, unusual, original, innovative.

Example usage of "novel": "I read a novel last week.". More examples on the page.