animatronic

adjective

an·​i·​ma·​tron·​ic ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-nik How to pronounce animatronic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a puppet or similar figure that is animated by means of electromechanical devices
animatronically adverb

Examples of animatronic in a Sentence

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From the ceiling pops out an upside-down animatronic Flik, the main ant character. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025 The completely interactive space highlights the entire world of Marc Jacobs, including an animatronic Jacobs that taps his nails on the table. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 In celebration of the California resort's 70th anniversary, the family-friendly boat ride, which features a cast of singing animatronic dolls representing countries around the world, will have a new ending. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 And then that’s turned into a working animatronic suit that is so insane. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for animatronic 

Word History

Etymology

short for audio-animatronic

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of animatronic was in 1972

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“Animatronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animatronic. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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