puppeteer
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Noun — A person who operates puppets, especially as a performer.
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Etymology
From puppet plus the agent suffix -eer, as in "engineer" or "auctioneer."
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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.