Meaning of the word novel in English

What does novel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

novel

US /ˈnɑː.vəl/

UK /ˈnɒv.əl/

a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.

Example:

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She spent her evenings reading a historical novel.

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His latest novel became a bestseller.

Synonym:

fiction story tale narrative book

new or unusual in an interesting way.

Example:

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The company is exploring novel ways to reduce waste.

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It was a novel idea that quickly gained popularity.

Synonym:

new original unusual unprecedented fresh

Antonym:

common familiar old traditional unoriginal

Related Word:

graphic novel