audio-animatronic

adjective

au·​dio-an·​i·​ma·​tron·​ic ˌȯ-dē-ō-ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-nik How to pronounce audio-animatronic (audio)
: being or consisting of a lifelike electromechanical figure of a person or animal that has synchronized movement and sound

Examples of audio-animatronic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Staged in Grizzly Hall, the Country Bear Jamboree was a 16-minute show of southern songs performed by 18 audio-animatronic hillbilly bears, according to Walt Disney World's website. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room With 225 audio-animatronic figures and an infectious tune, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is a retro classic with a history dating back to 1963. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023 The Hall of Presidents See every president in audio-animatronic form at this educational attraction. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023 In revealing the news on Wednesday morning, the Disneyland Resort announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will feature more than a dozen original audio-animatronic figures. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

from Audio-Animatronics, a trademark

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audio-animatronic was in 1963

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“Audio-animatronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audio-animatronic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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