puppetry

[ puhp-i-tree ]

noun

, plural pup·pet·ries.

1. the art of making puppets or presenting puppet shows.
2. the action of puppets.
3. mummery; mere show.
4. puppets collectively.

puppetry

/ ˈpʌpɪtrɪ /

noun

1. the art of making and manipulating puppets and presenting puppet shows
2. unconvincing or specious presentation

Word History and Origins

Origin of puppetry¹

First recorded in 1520–30; puppet, -ry

Example Sentences

But this is not a story about children’s television, though the details of the production and the puppetry are convincing enough.

From Los Angeles Times

The cast will perform songs and numbers featuring the Broadway production’s costumes, set design and puppetry.

From Seattle Times

Visually, the film is a manic but charged assemblage of live action, low-watt digital effects, crude animation and even puppetry.

From New York Times

The result is a burgeoning generation of younger artists who are instilling new life into the guild’s mission to “share, promote and advance the art of puppetry in the Greater Los Angeles area.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fresh off releasing his 12th special on Comedy Central called “I’m With Cupid,” Dunham is bringing his exceptional game of puppetry to the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Thursday, Feb. 22.

From Los Angeles Times