noun
Uncommon
illustrator
IH-luh-stray-tuhr
Illustrator (noun) means a person who creates pictures for books, magazines, or other publications. Example: “The illustrator worked closely with the author on every chapter opener.”
noun
1
A person who creates pictures for books, magazines, or other publications.
"Mary is one of the best illustrators of children's books in the country."
"The illustrator worked closely with the author on every chapter opener."
How to use illustrator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn artist whose job is drawing pictures for books, magazines, or similar media.
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Word forms
- Plural
- illustrators
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Etymology
From illustrate + -or.
Rhymes for illustrator
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What does “illustrator” mean?
The word “illustrator” means a person who creates pictures for books, magazines, or other publications. In plain terms, an artist whose job is drawing pictures for books, magazines, or similar media.
How do you pronounce “illustrator”?
“Illustrator” is pronounced IH-luh-stray-tuhr (/ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “illustrator” in a sentence?
Here is “illustrator” used in a sentence: “The illustrator worked closely with the author on every chapter opener.”
What part of speech is “illustrator”?
“Illustrator” is a noun.
Is “illustrator” a common word?
“Illustrator” is an uncommon word in modern English.
