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

Artist concept art of the yeti animatronic from Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Imagineers offered fans a sneak peek of the attraction at the D23 expo in Anaheim over the weekend, including a look at concept art featuring an animatronic Scar. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Over on the East Coast, the Walt Disney World resort is breaking ground on its latest attraction, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, which becomes the first park to involve titular star Harrison Ford as an animatronic model. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

By the end of the film, Steve is revealed to be Afton, who wears an animatronic bunny suit while committing his heinous crimes. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

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