puppetry

noun

pup·​pet·​ry ˈpə-pə-trē 

plural puppetries

1

: the production or creation of puppets or puppet shows

2

: the art of manipulating puppets

Examples of puppetry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film is directed by Tom Stern and combines archival footage, animation, puppetry, and reenactments featuring the band. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026

Spot-motion puppetry show De Fabeltjeskrant, created by Leen Valkenier, first broadcast in 1968 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon in the Netherlands and Belgium. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Unless valid challenges are presented, a group of 137 workers at the studio including animators, digital puppetry artists, CG modelers and other workers will soon join the union. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Adding to the film’s mystique is Nolan’s reliance on old-school Hollywood practical effects, such as his use of puppetry, animatronics and robotics in scenes with the Cyclops, as well as a real Viking boat that the actors learned to sail. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1