puppeteer Definition
a person who manipulates puppets, especially as a profession.
Using puppeteer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puppeteer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The puppeteer made the audience laugh with his funny characters.
Example
She has been a puppeteer for over 20 years.
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The puppeteer's show was a hit among children and adults alike.
puppeteer Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for puppeteer
- puppet player
- puppet master
- marionettist
Phrases with puppeteer
Example
The hand puppeteer was able to make the puppet look like it was talking.
a puppeteer who manipulates puppets behind a screen, casting shadows of the puppets on the screen
Example
The shadow puppeteer created a beautiful story using only his hands and some puppets.
a puppeteer who manipulates a puppet that looks like a person or animal, making it appear as if the puppet is speaking
Example
The ventriloquist puppeteer made the audience laugh with his witty jokes and funny characters.
Origins of puppeteer
from French 'poupette', meaning 'doll'
Summary: puppeteer in Brief
'Puppeteer' [puhp-i-teer] refers to a person who manipulates puppets, often as a profession. It includes different types of puppeteers such as hand puppeteers, shadow puppeteers, and ventriloquist puppeteers. Examples of usage include 'The puppeteer made the audience laugh with his funny characters.'
