Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Novel.
How to pronounce novel:
US
Novel - as a noun
An extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fictionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction
Example: "His bookcases were filled with nothing but novels"
Novel - as an adjective satellite
Original and of a kind not seen before
Example: "The computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freshnewPleasantly new or different
Example: "Common sense of a most refreshing sort"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refreshingNovel - as an adjective
Newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.
Original, especially in an interesting way; new and striking; not of the typical or ordinary type.
Example Sentences
"I'm reading a really interesting novel right now."
"She is working on writing her first novel."
"The novel was published last year and became a bestseller."
"I love reading historical novels."
"He has written several novels set in different time periods."
Word Game Points
Is NOVEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, novel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NOVEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is NOVEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, novel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNOVEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is NOVEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, novel is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNOVEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.