Meaning of the word pictograph in English

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

pictograph

US /ˈpɪk.tə.ɡræf/
UK /ˈpɪk.tə.ɡrɑːf/
"pictograph" picture

Noun

a pictorial symbol for a word or phrase

Example:
Ancient civilizations used pictographs to record events.
The cave paintings contained many interesting pictographs.