cartoon
noun
a sketch or drawing, usually humorous, as in a newspaper or periodical, symbolizing, satirizing, or caricaturing some action, subject, or person of popular interest.
cartoons
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pluralof cartoon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The monk had appeared at a magistrate's hearing to support military intelligence officers accused of abducting Prageeth Eknaligoda, whose cartoons were critical of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Good thing “Coyote vs. Acme” reminds us just how seamlessly cartoons and real life can blend.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
As well as his paintings on canvas, Mansour created cartoons, children's illustrations and wrote books.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Amid the gloom, one local nonprofit group is working to celebrate iconic cartoons to support the animators of today — and remind people of the joy of animation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The cereal would turn the milk different colors, and I’d sit on the couch with the humongous bowl on my lap, watching cartoons.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
