Tom and Jerry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Tom and Jerry
First recorded in 1820–30; named after the principal characters in Life in London (1821) by Pierce Egan (died 1849), English writer
Example Sentences
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“It started with Tom and Jerry and Bugs Bunny as a kid, watching them conduct,” Cooper told “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
It was like watching Tom and Jerry cartoons where the mouse hides behind the door holding a giant hammer to bonk the cat on the head when he races blindly into the room.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 16, 2022
On the sawdust path that led to the manger, you might find a pilgrim, an African drummer, or even Tom from "Tom and Jerry."
From Fox News ● Dec. 13, 2021
The eldest, Umma, is just 13 and loves watching cartoons like Tom and Jerry with her younger brothers and sisters.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2021
I spend the afternoon in room H-5, where we watch Tom and Jerry cartoons for three hours.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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