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novelette

/ˈnɒvɪlɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does novelette mean?

noun

A work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel, typically between 10,000 and 40,000 words.

Example

"The author's novelette was a finalist for the prestigious literary award."

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