cartoon — a simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorous way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorous way
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɑrˈtuːn/
Example Sentences
- My dad still watches Saturday morning cartoons like he's five years old.
- The newspaper's political cartoon perfectly captured the absurdity of the situation.
- She drew a cartoon of her math teacher with enormous glasses and a tiny head.
cartoon
NOUN[/kɑrˈtuːn/]
a simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorous way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Italian 'cartone,' meaning 'large paper' or 'cardboard.' Originally referring to the preliminary sketches that painters drew on heavy paper before creating frescoes, the term gradually evolved to describe humorous drawings and animated works.
Breakdown
Italian 'cartone' (large paper, cardboard) is formed from 'carta' (paper) + the augmentative suffix '-one' (large), which was anglicized to 'cartoon' in English.
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📝Examples
“My dad still watches Saturday morning cartoons like he's five years old.”
“The newspaper's political cartoon perfectly captured the absurdity of the situation.”
“She drew a cartoon of her math teacher with enormous glasses and a tiny head.”
“Modern cartoons use computer animation instead of hand-drawn frames.”
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