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puppeteer

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Noun — A person who operates puppets, especially as a performer.

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How to use puppeteer

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skilled puppeteer shadow puppeteer

Etymology

From puppet plus the agent suffix -eer, as in "engineer" or "auctioneer."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “puppeteer” mean?

The word “puppeteer” means a person who operates puppets, especially as a performer. In plain terms, someone who works puppets, or figuratively someone who secretly pulls the strings.

How do you pronounce “puppeteer”?

“Puppeteer” is pronounced puh-pih-TEER (/ˌpʌpəˈtɪ(ə)ɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “puppeteer” in a sentence?

Here is “puppeteer” used in a sentence: “The puppeteer worked the marionette so smoothly it seemed alive.”

What part of speech is “puppeteer”?

Depending on how it is used, “puppeteer” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “puppeteer” have?

“Puppeteer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who operates puppets, especially as a performer.

Related words

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