Illustration
Noun
UK
/ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/
Definition
A picture or example used to explain something.
Example
"The book has many colourful illustrations."
"The teacher used an illustration to show how the water cycle works."
"Each illustration in the storybook helps children imagine the scenes clearly."
Explanation
An illustration is a picture, drawing, or example that helps explain something. It can be a drawing in a book or magazine, or a short example used to make an idea clearer. For example, the book has colourful illustrations to help children understand the story. Writers use illustrations to make their work interesting, and teachers use them to make learning easier. Illustrations can be artwork, diagrams, or real-life examples that support words and ideas.