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dime novel

 

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Noun dime novel has 1 sense
  1. dime novel, penny dreadful - a melodramatic paperback novel
    --1 is a kind of novel

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Dime Novel

A dime novel refers to a type of inexpensive paperback book that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These novels, usually sold for ten cents, were widely read and enjoyed by the public.

Examples

Noun: He collected dime novels from the 1800s as a hobby.

Sense: The term "dime novel" is used to describe a specific genre of sensational fiction popular in the late 19th century.

Usage: Dime novels were often filled with thrilling adventures, romance, and captivating stories that captured the imaginations of readers.

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