illustrator

[ il-uh-strey-ter, ih-luhs-trey-ter ]

noun

1. an artist who makes illustrations:

   an illustrator of children's books.

2. a person or thing that illustrates.

Word History and Origins

Origin of illustrator¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Late Latin, from Latin illustrā(re) “to illuminate, make clear, give glory to” ( illustrate ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

An illustrator from Bristol, who felt on the "edge of burnout" before being diagnosed with ADHD, is calling for increased awareness of the condition in the workplace.

From BBC

The short film, which Bush worked with an illustrator to create, was partly inspired by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

From BBC

The 50-year-old Chicano illustrator with more than a decade of experience as an independent artist had occasionally freelanced for IDW Publishing and Image Comics, but this was his biggest opportunity to date.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, their partnership has blossomed as Miller has at times offered space for events and Bandrowski, an illustrator, has designed event fliers.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever the outcome of the case, it is another in a long list of lawsuits brought by artists, authors, illustrators, and musicians who don't want to lose control of their work and livelihood.

From BBC

Related Words

• cartoonist