ventriloquist

[ ven-tril-uh-kwist ]

noun

1. a person who performs or is skilled in ventriloquism.

Other Words From

• ven·trilo·quistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ventriloquist¹

1650–60; ventriloqu(y) ( def ) + -ist

Example Sentences

Born in Philadelphia in 1840, Donaldson was a gymnast, ventriloquist, a tightrope performer and – like the Wonderful Wizard himself – a magician.

From Salon

He displaced singing impressionist and ventriloquist Terry Fator, who was 42 when he won Season 2 of the competition in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times

So when their sons initially insisted on trying to become actors, both Rick and his wife, Jeanine — who was an amateur ventriloquist — reacted positively.

From Seattle Times

Over the past four years it is alleged that she manipulated the mayor in person and by phone with remarkable ventriloquist skills.

From BBC

“They’re saying by next week Trump will run out of supporters and just show up with a ventriloquist dummy.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• artist
• character
• clown
• comedian
• entertainer
• performer
• player
• star
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