ventriloquist
What is another word for ventriloquist? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A performer who speaks without moving their lips so their voice seems to come from a puppet or dummy.
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How to use ventriloquist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ventriloquist dummy
a skilled ventriloquist
Etymology
Formed from ventriloquy plus the agent suffix -ist.
Full origin of ventriloquist →Frequently asked questions
What does “ventriloquist” mean?
The word “ventriloquist” means a performer who speaks without moving their lips so their voice seems to come from a puppet or dummy. In plain terms, a performer skilled at making it sound like their voice is coming from a puppet.
How do you pronounce “ventriloquist”?
“Ventriloquist” is pronounced vehn-TRIHL-uh-kwihst (/vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “ventriloquist” in a sentence?
Here is “ventriloquist” used in a sentence: “The ventriloquist had the whole crowd laughing at her dummy's jokes.”
What part of speech is “ventriloquist”?
“Ventriloquist” is a noun.
