illustration
nounUK /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/
A picture in a book that helps tell the story.
The fairy tale had a beautiful illustration of a castle on every page.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. An example that helps explain an idea.
The teacher used a simple illustration to show how plants grow.
3. The act of making pictures for books or magazines.
She studied illustration at art school.
4. A fact or story that shows something is true.
His kindness was a perfect illustration of good manners.