puppetry

noun
UK: /ˈpʌpɪtri/
US: /ˈpʌpɪtri/

  1. The art of using puppets in a show.

    1. The children enjoyed the colorful puppetry show very much
    2. The local theatre group is performing puppetry for kids this Christmas season

  2. Control by someone or something behind the scenes.

    1. The government denied any puppetry in the election results
    2. Critics accused the CEO of puppetry in the board's decision-making process

Synonyms

puppet show control

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "puppetry" in English means: The art of using puppets in a show., Control by someone or something behind the scenes..

The phonetic transcription of "puppetry" is /ˈpʌpɪtri/ in British English and /ˈpʌpɪtri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "puppetry": puppet show, control.

Example usage of "puppetry": "The children enjoyed the colorful puppetry show very much". More examples on the page.