1. an animated film or television show, especially one intended for children
2. a simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorous or exaggerated way
3. a drawing in a newspaper or magazine intended to amuse or make a political point

1. to draw a cartoon of someone or something

Examples

• The children watched their favorite cartoon on Saturday morning.
• She drew a cartoon of her teacher with an enormous nose.
• The newspaper’s political cartoon criticized the mayor’s new policy.
• Disney cartoons are popular around the world.
• The artist cartooned the celebrity’s distinctive features.
• He reads the cartoon section of the newspaper every day.
• The cartoon character became a cultural icon.