comics
word · lemma: comic
/ˈkɑmɪks/
KAH-miks
/kˈɒmɪks/
KOM-iks
Definition
Comics are books or strips that use pictures and words together to tell a story, often in a fun or imaginative way.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in the plural ('comics') even when referring to a single publication. Refers to both comic strips (in newspapers) and comic books. Not to be confused with 'comic' meaning a person who tells jokes.
Spanish: cómics - historietasPortuguese (BR): quadrinhos - gibisPortuguese (PT): bandas desenhadas - comicsChinese (Simplified): 漫画Chinese (Traditional): 漫畫Hindi: कॉमिक्सArabic: قصص مصورةBengali: কমিকসRussian: комиксыJapanese: コミックVietnamese: truyện tranhKorean: 만화Turkish: çizgi romanUrdu: کامکس - تصویری کہانیاںIndonesian: komik
Example Sentences
I like reading comics on the weekends.
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My brother collects old comics.
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Many children enjoy reading comics at school.
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I used to stay up late just to finish a new stack of comics.
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Some comics teach important life lessons along with fun stories.
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Did you see the new superhero comics everyone is talking about?
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