ventriloquism
1 synonym for ventriloquism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The performance skill of speaking without visibly moving the lips, so the voice appears to come from somewhere else, such as a puppet.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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ventriloquy
How to use ventriloquism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
practice ventriloquism
a ventriloquism act
Etymology
Formed from ventriloquy plus the suffix -ism, ultimately from Latin roots meaning "to speak from the belly".
Full origin of ventriloquism →Frequently asked questions
What does “ventriloquism” mean?
The word “ventriloquism” means the performance skill of speaking without visibly moving the lips, so the voice appears to come from somewhere else, such as a puppet. In plain terms, the trick of throwing your voice so it sounds like it's coming from a puppet or somewhere else in the room, without moving your lips.
How do you use “ventriloquism” in a sentence?
Here is “ventriloquism” used in a sentence: “He learned ventriloquism as a teenager and performed with a wooden dummy.”
What part of speech is “ventriloquism”?
“Ventriloquism” is a noun.
Where does the word “ventriloquism” come from?
The word “ventriloquism” comes from Latin. Formed from ventriloquy plus the suffix -ism, ultimately from Latin roots meaning "to speak from the belly".
