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novella

/ˈnɒvələ/ noun · British & US
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What does novella mean?

noun

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

Example

"The author's novella was a critical success and led to a full-length novel."

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