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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The book was published as a work-in-progress by his brother in 1999, but Tweel treats it as a snapshot into Kaufman’s brain, one that can only be captured through puppetry by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025 The Terrapins announced their similarly amphibious selection Wednesday, though the choice has some historical merit: The late Muppets creator Jim Henson was a graduate of the University of Maryland in 1960, majoring in home economics before embarking on a legacy in puppetry. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025 There's acting, singing, choreography, puppetry and more, but the most mesmerizing moment is when Hiccup and Toothless soar into the theater above guests' heads, in the clouds. Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 May 2025 In the afternoon, head to the northern Uptown neighborhood and duck into the moody Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, which predates Prohibition, by 3 p.m. That’s when The Paper Machete kicks off, a two-hour variety show mingling stand-up comedy, lip-synching, puppetry, and music. Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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