comic strip — a sequence of drawings in boxes that tell an amusing story, typically printed in a newspaper or magazine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sequence of drawings in boxes that tell an amusing story, typically printed in a newspaper or magazine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmɪk strɪp/
Example Sentences
- Garfield is one of the most popular comic strips ever created.
- My dad still cuts out funny comic strips and puts them on the refrigerator.
- She dreams of creating her own comic strip about a talking cat.
comic strip
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmɪk strɪp/]
a sequence of drawings in boxes that tell an amusing story, typically printed in a newspaper or magazine
a sequence of drawings in boxes that tell an amusing story, typically printed in a newspaper or magazine
The comic strip shows a ship on an amazing trip!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Comic derives from Greek komikos (amusing, laughable), originally referring to comedy or humorous performances. Strip comes from Germanic origins meaning a long, narrow piece or band. The compound term emerged in early 20th-century journalism to describe humorous illustrated narratives arranged in long horizontal panels across newspaper columns.
Breakdown
comic (from Greek komikos: amusing, laughable) + strip (from Germanic root: a long, narrow piece or band). Together, the term describes sequential illustrated panels arranged in elongated form.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Garfield is one of the most popular comic strips ever created.”
“My dad still cuts out funny comic strips and puts them on the refrigerator.”
“She dreams of creating her own comic strip about a talking cat.”
“The comic strip was so boring that even the characters fell asleep in the last panel.”
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