Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ventriloquist

noun

/vɛnˈtrɪləkwɪst/

Definition

A person who entertains by speaking without moving their lips, making it appear as if their voice is coming from another source, typically a puppet.

Examples

She captivated the audience with her incredible ventriloquist act.
The ventriloquist made the puppet seem alive with his skills.
As a child, he dreamed of becoming a ventriloquist after seeing a performance at the fair.

Meaning

A ventriloquist is someone skilled in the art of ventriloquism, which involves speaking in a way that makes it look as if their voice is coming from someone or something else, such as a puppet.