illustrator

American  

[il-uh-strey-ter, ih-luhs-trey-ter] / ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tər, ɪˈlʌs treɪ tər /

noun

1. an artist who makes illustrations.

   an illustrator of children's books.

2. a person or thing that illustrates.

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Etymology

Origin of illustrator

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Late Latin, from Latin illustrā(re) “to illuminate, make clear, give glory to” ( illustrate ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

Once the winner is determined, trophies will go to the album’s art director and the designers, photographers and illustrators will receive a certificate.

From Los Angeles Times

T. Kingfisher is a prolific writer and illustrator who also writes under her own name, Ursula Vernon, when creating for younger readers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Salmon is married to artist and illustrator Fiona Hawthorne, who previously revealed she was diagnosed with a rare lung condition, interstitial lung disease, which requires her to use an oxygen tank.

From BBC

Bamonte also had a keen interest in fly fishing and built a career as an illustrator, contributing to the magazine Fly Culture.

From BBC

A falconer captivated by the natural sciences, he once considered becoming a wildlife illustrator.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• cartoonist