puppetry

noun

pup·​pet·​ry ˈpə-pə-trē How to pronounce puppetry (audio)
plural puppetries
1
: the production or creation of puppets or puppet shows
2
: the art of manipulating puppets

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Talking to anybody about the magic of puppetry or theater. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025 Among its most memorable features is the innovative puppetry that emerged for the project from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025 Director Frank Oz used animatronic puppetry to create Audrey II, eschewing blue screens or other visual effects. Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024 Filled with incredible puppetry and creepy creatures, the dark cinematic treat is a perfect addition to your Halloween film fest. Lia Beck, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for puppetry 

Word History

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of puppetry was in 1528

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“Puppetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppetry. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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