novelette

English

Etymology

From novel +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /nɒvəˈlɛt/, /nɒvl̩ˈɛt/
• Rhymes: -ɛt

Noun

novelette (plural novelettes)

1. A short novel. [from 18th c.]
   • 2016, Adam Roberts, The Guardian, 30 November:

     Best novella was Nnedi Okorafor’s African-flavoured space opera Binti (Tor), while best novelette was Folding Beijing by Hao Jingfang, translated by Ken Liu.

2. A short piece of lyrical music, especially one for the piano.

Synonyms

• novella