Novelette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɒvəˈlɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Novelette is a noun meaning (literature) A short novel, synonymous with novella.
Meaning
(literature) A short novel, synonymous with novella.
More Meanings
- (literature) A story longer than a short story, but shorter than a novella.
- (music) A short piece of lyrical music, especially one for the piano.
Example Sentences
Nebula Awards® will be made in the following categories […] Novelette: at least 7,500 words but less than 17,500 words[…]
Best novella was Nnedi Okorafor’s African-flavoured space opera Binti (Tor), while best novelette was Folding Beijing by Hao Jingfang, translated by Ken Liu.
Word Forms
- novelettes
Synonyms for novelette
Depending on context, synonyms include novella.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include novella, novelet, nonette, novum, novenary, villanelle.
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