often attributive
1
a
: a small-scale figure (as of a person or animal) usually with a cloth body and hollow head that fits over and is moved by the hand
b
2
3
: one whose acts are controlled by an outside force or influence
a puppet ruler
Examples of puppet in a Sentence
a dictator who was perceived as being an American puppet
gave her a puppet with strings for a gift
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At various points in its history, the house also housed a puppet theater and a members-only nightclub called the Continental Casino.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Carolina Theatre of Durham, $10,000 in 2023 to support performances and films for pre-K to 12th grade students, such as a Latin music concert and a puppet show from Paperhand.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
The result is a vibrant hub where kids ages four to 12 dive into beach yoga, seashell crafts and marine life puppet shows, all while learning about the ocean’s wonders.
—Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The vibe: Alternative rock group Black Belt Eagle Scout will headline the event, while 20 other acts — ranging from family-friendly trash puppet theater to vinyl DJ sets and live opera — will be spread across four performance stages.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 9 May 2025
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Carolina Theatre of Durham, $10,000 in 2023 to support performances and films for pre-K to 12th grade students, such as a Latin music concert and a puppet show from Paperhand.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
The result is a vibrant hub where kids ages four to 12 dive into beach yoga, seashell crafts and marine life puppet shows, all while learning about the ocean’s wonders.
—Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The vibe: Alternative rock group Black Belt Eagle Scout will headline the event, while 20 other acts — ranging from family-friendly trash puppet theater to vinyl DJ sets and live opera — will be spread across four performance stages.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 9 May 2025
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“Puppet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppet. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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puppet
noun
pup·pet
ˈpəp-ət 
1
: a doll moved by hand or by strings or wires
2
3
: a person or a government whose acts are controlled by an outside force or influence
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