Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

nonfiction

[non-fik-shuhn] / nɒnˈfɪk ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In nonfiction, authors consider how we define wild places, how we pigeonhole the aging, and how languages live or die.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

We also read nonfiction articles, including pieces on AI and robots, while focusing on rhetorical devices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Sony already owns nonfiction production companies, including Sharp Entertainment, Embassy Row, Brass Monkeys Media and 19 Entertainment, the powerhouse behind “American Idol.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt attributes the decline in serious nonfiction sales to the fact that everyday events are all-consuming.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I’m drawn to the nonfiction shelf, where I try to find the thickest book of them all, no matter what it’s about.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




Vocabulary lists containing nonfiction


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "nonfiction" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com