puppeteer

noun

pup·​pe·​teer ˌpə-pə-ˈtir How to pronounce puppeteer (audio)
: one who manipulates puppets

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The sock puppet was originally brought to life by ventriloquist and puppeteer Shari Lewis for the children's TV series Captain Kangaroo in March 1956. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The restaurant features cliff divers, actors, puppeteers, magicians and more as part of the dining experience, who are supported by crew members. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024 But there are also actors, puppeteers, magicians and other crew. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2024 This award-winning children’s show is hosted by puppeteer Shari Lewis, who takes us along on adventures with puppets Lamb Chop and her siblings Charlie Horse and Hush Puppy. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for puppeteer 

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of puppeteer was in 1915

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“Puppeteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppeteer. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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puppeteer

noun
pup·​pe·​teer ˌpəp-ə-ˈti(ə)r How to pronounce puppeteer (audio)
: one who works puppets

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