Phrase guide

clip art

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A set of images, distributed as files with other software, that may be copied and pasted into documents or other files.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

ready-made pieces of computerized graphic art that can be used to decorate a document

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: computer graphics

History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 美工圖案 /美工图案 (měigōng tú'àn) — images that may be copy and pasted
  • Dutch: clipart — images that may be copy and pasted
  • Finnish: clipart — images that may be copy and pasted
  • Polish: klipart — images that may be copy and pasted
  • Polish: clipart — images that may be copy and pasted