1. a person who draws cartoons, especially for newspapers, magazines, or animated films

Examples

• The famous cartoonist created a popular comic strip that ran for decades.
• She works as a cartoonist for the local newspaper.
• The cartoonist’s drawings always made people laugh.
• Many cartoonists start by drawing simple sketches in their spare time.
• The animated movie was created by a team of talented cartoonists.
• He became a successful cartoonist after years of practice.