How do you use the word "cartoon" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "cartoon" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "cartoon": I borrowed this cartoon from his older sister. When he saw the salesgirl selling dachshund sausages, he got an idea for a cartoon.

Cartoon Meaning

/kɑːˈtuːn/

Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounA humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.

nounA drawing satirising current public figures.

Sentence Examples

I borrowed this cartoon from his older sister.

When he saw the salesgirl selling dachshund sausages, he got an idea for a cartoon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

sketch

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The children laughed at the funny ____ showing a cat chasing a mouse.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The young children love watching the funny ____ on television tonight.

Word Origin & History

In British English first, from French carton (“sketch, cardboard, card”), from Italian cartone (“cardboard, carton, box”), augmentative of carta (“paper”), from Latin carta (“papyrus, paper”), from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs) (see there for further etymology). Doublet of carton and card.

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