Definition

The skill or art of creating and performing with puppets, often in shows where puppets are controlled by a person.

Example

The children were fascinated by the puppetry performance at the festival.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a show that involves puppetry?

Yeah, I went to one last summer, and it was amazing!

I love how creative puppetry can be in telling stories.

Absolutely! The way they bring the characters to life is just magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Puppetry → It is formed from "puppet" (from Middle English *popet*, meaning a small figure or doll) and the suffix "-ry" (meaning the art or practice of). The word "puppetry" refers to the art or practice of using puppets.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'puppet' as a small figure being manipulated, and the '-ry' indicates the art of doing so. This helps you remember that puppetry is the art of working with puppets.

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