Meaning
A humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
In British English first, from French carton (“sketch, cardboard, card”), from Italian cartone (“cardboard, carton, box”), augmentative of carta (“paper”), from Latin carta (“papyrus, paper”), from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs) (see there for further etymology). Doublet of carton and card.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: