Novels

/ ˈnɒvəlz /

plural noun

1. Roman law the new statutes of Justinian and succeeding emperors supplementing the Institutes, Digest, and Code: now forming part of the Corpus Juris Civilis

Word History and Origins

Origin of Novels¹

Latin Novellae ( constitūtiōnēs ) new (laws)

Example Sentences

Coming to the CW on Wednesday, this soapy romantic drama from Canada based on the novels of Robyn Carr, who also wrote “Virgin River,” centers on another medical professional who’s moved to the countryside.

From Los Angeles Times

One of Gabriel García Márquez’s most popular magical-realism novels is coming to the screen.

From Los Angeles Times

Herbert’s novels came before George R.R.

From Salon

Herbert completed six novels before his death in 1986; 17 more have been written by his son Brian and Kevin Anderson.

From Los Angeles Times

Familiar intellectual property has already been tested with audiences, in the same way that films based on video games, comic books or novels have a built-in base.

From Los Angeles Times