cartoon

[kɑrˈtuːn]

cartoon Definition

  • 1a humorous or satirical drawing, often with a caption
  • 2an animated film or television show

Using cartoon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cartoon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The newspaper's political cartoons always make me laugh.

  • Example

    My favorite cartoon growing up was Tom and Jerry.

  • Example

    The movie is a live-action remake of the classic cartoon.

  • Example

    She draws cartoons for a living.

cartoon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cartoon

Phrases with cartoon

  • a fictional character in a cartoon

    Example

    Mickey Mouse is one of the most famous cartoon characters of all time.

  • cartoon strip

    a series of cartoons presented in sequence

    Example

    I used to read the Garfield cartoon strip every Sunday.

  • Saturday morning cartoons

    animated television shows that were traditionally aired on Saturday mornings

    Example

    As a kid, I would wake up early every Saturday morning to watch my favorite cartoons.

Origins of cartoon

from Italian 'cartone', meaning 'big paper'

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Summary: cartoon in Brief

The term 'cartoon' [kɑrˈtuːn] refers to either a humorous or satirical drawing, often with a caption, or an animated film or television show. It can be used to describe a wide range of fictional characters and series, such as Mickey Mouse and Garfield, and is often associated with Saturday morning cartoons. 'Cartoon' is also used informally as a synonym for 'toon.'

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