puppeteer

noun

pup·​pe·​teer ˌpə-pə-ˈtir 

: one who manipulates puppets

Examples of puppeteer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other designers and puppeteers were enlisted to unify the show visually and stylistically. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

There will also be a new float honoring American puppeteer Tony Sarg, the creative genius behind the parade’s signature elements. — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images The New York City Village Halloween Parade started in 1973 when a puppeteer, Ralph Lee, took his family and friends on a walk in the neighborhood. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

There weren’t separate camps of actors, circus artists, dancers, musicians, puppeteers or singers. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for puppeteer

• auctioneer
• bandelier
• belvedere
• bombardier
• brigadier
• buccaneer
• cavalier
• chandelier
• chanticleer
• chevalier
• commandeer
• disappear

Kids Definition

puppeteer

noun

pup·​pe·​teer ˌpəp-ə-ˈti(ə)r 

: one who works puppets