Definition of "novelet" [novelet]

• A small new book. (noun)
• Same as novelette. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The Crystal StairAug. 5th, 2008 | 11: 02 pm raecarson gives the skinny here, but the short version (and can the skinny have a short version?) is that "The Crystal Stair," the novelet we co-authored, will be appearing in an upcoming issue (or more likely issues -- I always have issues) of Beneath Ceaseless Skies, the new literary adventure fantasy magazine."
• "F&SF bought my Revolutionary War/magic novelet, "The Minutemen's Witch.""
• "I just signed contracts with a French publisher for my novelet "Elegy for Angels and Dogs.""