animator

noun

an·​i·​ma·​tor ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər 

plural animators

: someone or something that animates: such as

a

: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.

b

: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity

… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …

—Laura Payton and Bruce Deachman

Examples of animator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The actor gives props to the animators at Titmouse for bringing this scene, and the episode at large, to life. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025

Meriem Bennani is an animator and an artist. —Paula Aceves, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

Different animators had been locked in months in advance, each with the task of working on their respective shots. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025

Macy’s Parade Studio is made up of at least 60 artisans and production specialists — including painters, carpenters, animators, sculptors, welders, and designers — all working together to make each vision a reality. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for animator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator
• calculator

Kids Definition

animator

noun

an·​i·​ma·​tor ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər 

: someone who makes an animated cartoon