animatronic

adjective

an·i·ma·tron·ic ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-nik

: of, relating to, or being a puppet or similar figure that is animated by means of electromechanical devices

animatronically

ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-ni-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Come for all the doggie high jinks – thanks to a ton of animatronic animals and a John Hughes screenplay – and stay for Close getting dunked in a vat of molasses. —

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 May 2023 In the lobby, there's an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex that welcomes guests to the check-in process, and just one floor up, the digital concierge is available to share tips on what to see, where to eat, and when to shop. —

Catherine Garcia, The Week, 6 May 2023 Unicorn World — May 20-21 At the Indiana Convention Center that same weekend is a unicorn expo with life-sized animatronic unicorns, themed rides and bouncy castles as well as arts, crafts and face painting. —

The Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2023 Parkgoers caught the animatronic fire from every angle, at every stage of burn. —

R.i.p. Murphy, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2023 Watch: Videos show Disneyland animatronic dragon catching fire April 23, 202300:37 Disneyland cast members evacuated the area, and the fire was quickly extinguished, Anaheim Police Sgt. —

Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2023 The film's animatronic characters come courtesy of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. —

Clark Collis, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2023 There's very little here that’s stagnant on this larger-than-life set as your attention is consumed by animatronic characters that never cease moving, spinning coins and an adorable Yoshi running amuck. —

Carly Caramanna, Chron, 6 Mar. 2023 Regular zoo visitors will remember previous summers' special exhibits by Dino Don, including the one featuring animatronic dinosaurs and last summer's dragon exhibit. —

Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 12 May 2023 See More

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