Noun: puppetry pú-pi-tree
- The art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows
"Her skill in puppetry brought the characters to life on stage"
- A stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)
"The actors' puppetry-like movements added to the surreal atmosphere of the play"
Derived forms: puppetries
Type of: art, artistry, dramatisation [Brit], dramatization, prowess
Encyclopedia: Puppetry