Meaning of Cartoon
In simple words: A funny drawing or animation.
Cartoon in a sentence
- a political/satirical cartoon
- The funniest contributions to the magazine are the cartoons.
- He started drawing cartoons when he was still at school.
- a ‘Peanuts’ cartoon with Charlie Brown
- a Walt Disney cartoon
- a **cartoon character**
- a full-length Disney cartoon
- The kids spend their Saturdays watching cartoons.
How to use Cartoon
Use 'cartoon' when referring to animated shows or comic strips. It's neutral and suitable for casual conversations, but avoid using in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'cart' and 'toon'—imagine a cart carrying funny cartoon characters.
Related words
Collocations with Cartoon
Synonyms for Cartoon
Opposites of Cartoon
- documentary
- realism
Common mistakes with Cartoon
- Confused with 'caricature', which is a specific exaggerated drawing.
- Using 'cartoon' to refer to serious animated films, which is incorrect.
Cartoon appears in
Cartoon in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كاريكاتير
رسمة أو رسوم متحركة مضحكة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কার্টুন
একটি মজার ছবি বা অ্যানিমেশন।
- GermanDeutsch
Cartoon
Eine lustige Zeichnung oder Animation.
- SpanishEspañol
Caricatura
Un dibujo o animación divertida.
- Persianفارسی
کاریکاتور
یک نقاشی یا انیمیشن خندهدار.
- FrenchFrançais
Dessin animé, caricature
Un dessin ou une animation drôle.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कार्टून
एक मज़ेदार चित्र या एनीमेशन।
- ItalianItaliano
Cartone animato, Vignetta
Un disegno o un'animazione divertente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desenho animado, charge
Um desenho ou animação engraçada.
- RussianРусский
Мультфильм, Карикатура
Забавная картинка или анимация.
- Urduاردو
کارٹون
ایک مضحکہ خیز تصویر یا اینیمیشن۔
- Chinese中文
卡通
搞笑的插图或动画。
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Frequently asked questions about Cartoon
What does Cartoon mean?
A funny drawing or animation.
What is the definition of Cartoon?
a humorous drawing in a newspaper or magazine, especially one about politics or events in the news
How do you use Cartoon in a sentence?
a political/satirical cartoon
Can you give another example of Cartoon?
The funniest contributions to the magazine are the cartoons.
What are synonyms for Cartoon?
Common alternatives include animation, comic, sketch, illustration.
What is the opposite of Cartoon?
Opposite meanings include documentary, realism.
What words go with Cartoon?
It commonly pairs with animated, strip, editorial, draw, watch, character, strip, series, animated, strip, editorial, draw, watch, character, strip, series, animated, strip, editorial, draw, watch, character, strip, series.
What are common mistakes when using Cartoon?
Confused with 'caricature', which is a specific exaggerated drawing. Using 'cartoon' to refer to serious animated films, which is incorrect.
How do you pronounce Cartoon?
US: /["/kɑːrˈtuːn/"]/, UK: /["/kɑːˈtuːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cartoon?
Use 'cartoon' when referring to animated shows or comic strips. It's neutral and suitable for casual conversations, but avoid using in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Cartoon?
"Cartoon" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.

