Cartoon
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way. It can also refer to an animated film or television programme made from sequential drawings.
“The children watched their favourite cartoon before breakfast.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kɑːˈtuːn/
Syllables
car·toon
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Contains double O; watch for the -OON ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; the OO combination is useful for parallel word building
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