1. animated films or television shows, especially those made for children
2. simple drawings, often humorous, that appear in newspapers or magazines
3. preliminary sketches made by artists as studies for paintings or other works
Usage: art

Examples

• The children watched cartoons on Saturday morning.
• She loves Disney cartoons like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.
• The newspaper’s editorial cartoons often comment on political events.
• He drew funny cartoons in the margins of his notebook.
• The artist’s cartoons revealed his planning process for the mural.
• Many cartoons use bright colors to appeal to young viewers.
• The comic strip cartoons appear daily in the entertainment section.