puppeteer

noun

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

Examples of puppeteer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jim Henson didn’t set out to become a famous puppeteer or create characters beloved by children—and adults—worldwide. Kelyn Soong, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024 In the new Netflix series Eric, Cumberbatch stars as a puppeteer and a father who loses himself in addiction when his young son goes missing on his way to school one day. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 30 May 2024 Gradually the idea of him going from being a sort of puppeteer to conductor. Michael Paulson Dana Scruggs, New York Times, 15 May 2024 Instead, the role is currently being played by a puppeteer, Yang revealed on an episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for puppeteer 

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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 9 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

puppeteer

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

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