A novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, typically written in prose and published as a book.

What is a novel example?

The definition of novel is something new or different. An example of novel is an idea that has never been thought of before. ... An example of a novel is a book by Louisa May Alcott.

What does novel mean in reading?

If something is so new and original that it's never been seen, used or even thought of before, call it novel. The noun novel describes a book-length work of fiction.