comic strip

noun

plural comic strips
Synonyms of comic stripnext
: a group of drawings in narrative sequence : cartoon

Examples of comic strip in a Sentence

a comic strip that is beloved by both children and adults
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There’s little narrative through-line; the show was far more akin to a comic strip than a narrative sitcom. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026 The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 Adams created his defining comic strip in 1989, satirizing white collar work life. Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026 Scott Adams, creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert who courted controversy as a late-career political and social commentator, died today after a battle with cancer. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comic strip

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of comic strip was in 1911

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“Comic strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic%20strip. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

comic strip

noun
: a series of cartoons that tell a story or part of a story

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