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/kɑːˈtuːn/ · car·toon
noun
  1. A humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings. The cartoon in the newspaper featured a humorous depiction of the mayor.
  2. A drawing satirising current public figures. The cartoonist's latest work poked fun at the politician's policies.
  3. An artist's preliminary sketch. The cartoon was a rough outline of the final painting.
verb
  1. To draw a cartoon, a humorous drawing. She spent hours cartooning in her sketchbook.
  2. To make a preliminary sketch. He began cartooning the idea for the new project.
Did you know? The term 'cartoon' was initially used to describe a type of drawing that was meant to be humorous or satirical, but over time it has come to encompass a wide range of artistic styles and techniques.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026