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

Elsewhere in the world, a robotic dragon blasted passersby with an icy blast, and a baby animatronic dragon hopped with and reacted to a small girl, much to her delight. —Adrian Ruhi, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025

There are animatronic dragons poking out of their little homes, walk-around dragons created with a bit of puppetry and costuming magic, and dragons that appear to walk and move completely on their own. —Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025

There are 31 animatronic dragons on the prowl here, including free-roaming babies. —Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025

For a $10 ticket per rider, you are transported onto an indoor boat ride through an animatronic jungle. —Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 2 May 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
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• preganglionic
• stereophonic
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