noun
cartoonist
kahr-TOO-nihst
Cartoonist (noun) means a person who draws cartoons for a living. Example: “The cartoonist's satirical strip ran in the paper for twenty years.”
noun
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A person who draws cartoons for a living.
"The cartoonist's satirical strip ran in the paper for twenty years."
How to use cartoonist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is drawing cartoons.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cartoonists
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Etymology
Formed from "cartoon" plus the agent suffix "-ist," which marks a person who practises a skill or profession.
Rhymes for cartoonist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cartoonist” mean?
The word “cartoonist” means a person who draws cartoons for a living. In plain terms, someone whose job is drawing cartoons.
How do you pronounce “cartoonist”?
“Cartoonist” is pronounced kahr-TOO-nihst (/kɑɹˈtunɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “cartoonist” in a sentence?
Here is “cartoonist” used in a sentence: “The cartoonist's satirical strip ran in the paper for twenty years.”
What part of speech is “cartoonist”?
“Cartoonist” is a noun.
