English Explanatory Dictionary

puppetry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The art of making, and performing with puppets
  2. The action of a puppet, or a stilted or puppet-like dramatic performance
  3. finery; affectation

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌp.ɪ.tɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-puppetry.wav

Word forms

puppetry puppetries

Etymology

From puppet + -ry.

Derived words

shadow puppetry
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