romans
word · lemma: roman
Definition
'Romans' is the plural of 'roman', most commonly referring to novels—books that tell fictional stories, often about characters and their experiences. In some contexts, it can also mean stories about romantic relationships.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in literary or academic contexts to talk about fiction books. Not to be confused with 'Romance' (the genre or the language family). Especially in European languages, 'roman' means 'novel', so 'romans' means 'novels' (books), not necessarily 'love stories'.
Example Sentences
I love reading historical romans.
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These romans are written by famous authors.
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My sister has a collection of classic romans.
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Some people prefer short stories, but I get lost in long romans.
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You should try some French romans; their storytelling is amazing.
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Book clubs often choose new romans to read together every month.
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