cartoon

noun
UK: /kɑːˈtuːn/
US: /kɑːrˈtuːn/

  1. A simple drawing that exaggerates features, often for humor or satire.

    1. My son loves to watch cartoon on TV every morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The political cartoon cleverly mocked the government's recent decisions. [ ] [ ]

  2. A film or television show using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings.

    1. She watched a cartoon with colorful characters and funny voices. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern cartoons use computer animation to create stunning visuals and stories. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

caricature sketch drawing satire animation
cartoon verb

  1. To draw a cartoon of someone or something.

    1. He likes to cartoon his friends in funny situations. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist cartooned the celebrity with oversized features for the magazine. [ ] [ ]
cartoon adjective

  1. Resembling a cartoon, especially in being oversimplified or unrealistic.

    1. The movie had cartoon violence that was not realistic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect designed a cartoon building with exaggerated shapes and colors. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cartoon" in English means: A simple drawing that exaggerates features, often for humor or satire., A film or television show using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings..

The phonetic transcription of "cartoon" is /kɑːˈtuːn/ in British English and /kɑːrˈtuːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cartoon": caricature, sketch, drawing, satire, animation.

Example usage of "cartoon": "My son loves to watch cartoon on TV every morning.". More examples on the page.