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

Examples of animatronic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The exhibition highlights over 40 life-size animatronic replicas of dinosaurs in their habitats, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptors and Stegosauruses. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025

The 3-foot animatronic skeleton wears purple and orange headphones, gloves and sneakers. —Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025

Lowe’s has a wide selection ranging from 12-foot animatronic scarecrows, 10-foot reapers, and even an in-ground Kraken, — which sold out in just five hours in July 2024. —Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025

Hutcherson starred in the original as a nighttime security guard at Freddys Fazbear’s Pizza, where the animatronic mascots are prone to murder. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

short for audio-animatronic

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing animatronic

• audio-animatronic

Rhymes for animatronic

• architectonic
• neoplatonic
• pathognomonic
• postganglionic
• preganglionic
• stereophonic
• anharmonic
• anionic
• avionic
• catatonic
• cationic
• chorionic