puppet show

noun

1. an entertainment, as a play or musical revue, in which the performers are puppets.

Word History and Origins

Origin of puppet show¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

That same "uninteresting" persona was even lampooned by notorious ITV puppet show Spitting Image - a dubious honour usually reserved for heads of state, top ranking politicians and Hollywood celebrities.

From BBC

Others say the rise of computer-generated imagery has led to a new appreciation of tactile experiences like crafting a puppet or watching a live puppet show where you can “feel the tension in the strings.”

From Los Angeles Times

“After any puppet show, the puppeteers in the audience immediately get up out of their seats and storm the stage,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“After any puppet show, the puppeteers in the audience immediately get up out of their seats and storm the stage,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Others say the rise of computer-generated imagery has led to a new appreciation of tactile experiences like crafting a puppet or watching a live puppet show where you can “feel the tension in the strings.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• puppetry