Meaning of the word cartoon in English

What does cartoon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cartoon

US /kɑːrˈtuːn/
UK /kɑːrˈtuːn/
"cartoon" picture

Noun

1.

a motion picture using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings rather than real people or objects

Example:
My kids love watching Saturday morning cartoons.
He grew up watching classic Disney cartoons.
2.

a humorous drawing appearing in a newspaper or magazine

Example:
The political cartoon satirized the current government.
I always read the daily cartoon in the newspaper.
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