caricature

Intermediate

/ˈkærɪkəˌtjʊər/

noun
An exaggerated drawing or description for humor

caricature in a sentence

  • “His caricature made everyone laugh.”
  • “An artist was doing caricatures in the park.”
  • “His performance in the film was a caricature of a hard-boiled detective.”
  • “The interview made her into a caricature of a struggling artist.”

What does “caricature” mean?

caricature (noun) means an exaggerated drawing or description for humor. It is pronounced /ˈkærɪkəˌtjʊər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "caricature" mean?
caricature (noun) means: An exaggerated drawing or description for humor
How do you pronounce "caricature"?
"caricature" is pronounced /ˈkærɪkəˌtjʊər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "caricature" in a sentence?
Here is "caricature" used in a sentence: His caricature made everyone laugh.

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