novella
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a story that is shorter than a novel but longer than a short story.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📝Exam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“This novella is only 100 pages, so it's a quick read.”
“She prefers novellas because they are not too long.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A work of prose fiction, longer than a novella.
Related Words
Synonyms:
short novelnovelette
Antonyms:
novelshort story
Word Family:
novelnovelistnovella-length