Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ventriloquist
noun
/vɛnˈtrɪl.ə.kwɪst/
Definition
A person who can speak without moving their lips, typically while making a puppet appear to be speaking.
Examples
- The ventriloquist amazed the audience with his skillful voice manipulation.
- At the comedy show, the ventriloquist made everyone laugh with his funny puppet routines.
- Many children dream of becoming a ventriloquist after seeing a live performance.
Meaning
A ventriloquist is someone who uses their voice to create the illusion that a puppet or dummy is speaking, often during performances.
Synonyms
- Dummy-operator
- Puppet master
- Voice artist
